Podcasts about mindful schools

This episode explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if the self is an illusion? Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teacher of meditation retreats. He also worked at an organization called Mindful Schools, which teaches teachers how to teach meditation.  This episode also explores: how and why to view your anger with skepticism the relationship between self-love and personal ethics what to do if you think you're a good person but have no interest in changing your behavior to get better how to handle a nagging sense of moral un-justifiability and how Matthew has arrived at a place of relative peace with his own mortality. Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we'll learn how to sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and lead with confidence—all while staying calm and in control.Trea has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis. He worked in the field of Behavior Analysis for 17.5 years before becoming a full-time Krav Maga instructor, fitness instructor, breathing coach, and mindfulness instructor. He developed Krav Maga Houston's Youth Program, and their invite-only Master Program, which is designed to develop young balanced warriors using the 24 VIA character strengths, an understanding of common cognitive distortions and logical fallacies, while promoting internal and external situational awareness, non-violent de-escalation techniques, anti-bully strategies, and the courage to be an upstander rather than a bystander. Trea began contemplative practice in the mid-1990s, with a primary focus on Vipassana and Metta. He is passionate about sharing the benefits he has received from mindfulness training and leading others to experience the same life-enhancing outcomes. Trea is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher through Mindful Schools, a certified Unified Mindfulness Trainer, MMTCP trainer, MindSize trainer, certified mPEAK coach and a HeartMath coach.   Over the years, Trea began exploring the synergistic effect between meditation and breathing. This sent him on a journey exploring a variety of breathing approaches. He is a BREATHE Certified Coach with Dr. Belisa Vranich, and has received additional breathing certifications through Life Awareness Project, XPT Performance Breathing, Breathing for Warriors, and Jon Paul Crimi. He offers breathing exercises through a practical approach with the goal of teaching people how to breathe in a way that is optimal for each individual.   Trea is an instructor with Intentional Communication by Cynthia Kane. His communication journey began with the realization that communication is the foundation upon which our relationships are built, including our relationship with ourselves. He is passionate about helping others transcend conditioned communication patterns that are no longer serving them and witnessing the development of newfound courage and sense of freedom that results from Intentional Communication.   Trea believes it is by developing the physical body through martial arts, developing the mind through meditation and breathing practices, and developing right action through intentional communication that one becomes a thriving human being, poised to live up to one's unique human potential.Connect with Trea Here: facebook.com/nervousapesinstagram: @nervousapesWebsite: www.nervousapes.com===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

In this episode, we welcome Sarah Habib, founder of The Calm Caterpillar, who shares her journey in creating tools that help children, both neurotypical and neurodivergent, manage big emotions. Sarah's calm corner kits and sensory aids are transforming classrooms and homes by fostering emotional regulation and reducing disruptions. Hear how she's making a difference nationwide, including her inspiring work in Uvalde, Texas. Tune in to learn more about building compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming spaces for kids! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1kzqoTm_XGM Bio:  Sarah Habib Sarah is a renowned educator and advocate for student wellness, with extensive experience spanning hundreds of schools and districts nationwide. Over her career, Sarah has collaborated closely with principals from elementary through high schools, helping to shape and support environments where both students and educators thrive. Her leadership in professional training has empowered countless administrators and teachers, equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to foster holistic development within their schools. One of Sarah's notable contributions includes her work with the Uvalde school district, where she trained guidance counselors to implement calm spaces in schools, fostering environments that support emotional regulation and improve classroom behavior. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to providing actionable, compassionate solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term well-being. As an inventor and entrepreneur, Sarah developed unique tools that enhance children's breathing techniques and emotional regulation, impacting thousands of families. Since 2017, her curriculum has grown from a single-school initiative to an essential program across 45 schools, reaching over 10,000 students, with more than 2,000 engaging weekly. Her program serves students from ages two to eighteen and fulfills Ohio's state requirements for Social and Emotional Learning for Cincinnati Public Preschool students. Sarah's dedication to mindfulness extends through her nearly decade-long leadership of a non-profit focused on movement and mindfulness, promoting a balanced approach to education that values both mental and physical well-being. To ensure the effectiveness of her curriculum, she has co-sponsored a range of scientific studies, establishing an evidence-based foundation for her tools and training programs. Academically, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University. She also has a certification in Z-Health, a movement training system that uses neuroscience to enhance performance, and a certification from Mindful Schools. Her work is a testament to her vision of education as a comprehensive journey, where wellness and learning go hand in hand, fostering environments where both students and educators can thrive. Connect With Sarah: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecalmcaterpillar/?hl=en Website: thecalmcaterpillar.com Email: sarah@thecalmcaterpillar.com Resources Mentioned: ACES info: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html ACES info: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.understanding-how-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-can-affect-children.acm1499 The Calm Caterpillar products: https://thecalmcaterpillar.com/collections/shop-all Discount code of 15%: AutismLittleLearners Topics Covered: Introduction: Sarah Habib, founder of Calm Caterpillar, aims to help neurodivergent children manage emotions through practical skills. Origin: Launched during the pandemic to support families in Cincinnati Public Schools, fostering consistency between home and school. Calm Corner Kits: Distributed 2,200 kits to preschoolers, featuring meditation cushions and breathing tools, with 86% parent engagement through bi-weekly texts. Behavioral Impact: Reduced classroom disruptions and enhanced pro-social skills, highlighting the need for emotional regulation practice at home and school. Product Development: Created tools like "Calming," a weighted plush, and "Bloomy," a tactile breathing tool for teaching breathing techniques. Teaching Techniques: Focuses on teaching breathing in calm states, using co-regulation, and modeling behavior for children. Buddy Breathing: Introduced a hand-tracing breathing technique adaptable for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children. Calm Corner Implementation: Advocates for calm corners in classrooms for self-regulation and independent breathing practice. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Addresses ACEs' impact on emotional health and the role of mindfulness in mitigation. Uvalde Initiative: Provided calm corner kits and training to Uvalde school counselors post-shooting, emphasizing emotional management. Collaboration and Resources: Offers customizable kits for schools and promotes collaboration with educators and caregivers for emotional regulation strategies. You may also be interested in these supports: Visual Support Starter Set  Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook Submit a question for the Q&A episodes.  Ask me anything and tune in to see if your question is featured on the show!    

Did you know that your emotions are not just feelings but powerful messengers guiding you toward deeper self-awareness?  In today's episode, I have invited Julie Lucas, an I-Rest and Yoga-Nidra instructor, to explore the transformative journey of connecting with our inner resources.  Stay tuned to discover how embracing the full spectrum of emotions can lead to greater awareness, ease, and lightness in your life. In this podcast episode, Julie takes us through: - Julie's transition from analytical footwear designer to Yoga Nidra practitioner. - Interoception: learning to feel the body from the inside out. - Treating emotions as messengers to convey inner state rather than obstacles. - The journey of self-discovery: from feeling stuck to achieving awareness and aliveness. - Using "inner resource" practice to find safety and ease in the body. - Redirecting attention inward as a powerful tool for transformation. - Connection between feeling "homesick" and bodily disconnection. - Simple techniques for nervous system regulation. - The ultimate goal of cultivating ease and lightness by fully engaging with and understanding our emotional landscape. And so much more! As a designer and certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I help people get out of the mind maze and into a life they love from the inside out. I had my first experience with Yoga Nidra almost a decade ago. Even as I write this, I can feel what a pivotal encounter it was…a Wizard of Oz kind of moment when life shifted from shades of grey to full spectrum color. Prior to that day, I had slowly, unknowingly set up camp in my head; life had started to feel robotic and lifeless. The daily grind of analyzing, comparing, judging, and overthinking had become my new normal. During and after the yoga nidra class, everything changed…I felt drastically more alive, lit up, and full of sensations that previously had been drowned out by the noise of my mind. All of the sudden I could feel tingling in my fingers, a full body pulsation, and a playfulness that I now know as innate and ever-available. In awe of its ability to bring me home to myself, I felt called to study and share this transformative practice. As a certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I create space to explore our moment to moment experience with wonder and curiosity – gracefully remembering the truth of our wholeness. In classes and 1:1 sessions, I help people to meet anxiety and pain as messengers.  As we allow our inner landspace to be seen, felt, and heard, we make space for all this “friction” to be digested and begin to move through us naturally. There's no longer a desperate need to over-analyze… your inner knowing rises to the surface, and the way forward reveals itself. The practice builds interoception, resilience, and fluency of emotions…with a sensitivity to each person's unique experience and history. Weaving together her training in iRest, Mindful Schools, and Imagination Yoga, Julie offers practices for both adults and children, in-person and virtually. Whether she's teaching in a 7th grade homeroom, a backyard yurt or an elementary gymnasium, Julie brings her whole heart to the collaborative adventures. Her background in both design and posture therapy informs her creative, body-centered approach to the practice. Book Julie's 4-session Embodiment Series or Discover How Embodied You Are With A FREE Online Assessmenthttps://www.withinwonder.com/ And find her collection of kids' meditations on Zenimal and Insight Timer. https://insighttimer.com/within.wonder/ Follow Aimee Takaya on:  IG: @aimeetakaya  Facebook: Aimee Takaya  Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠ ⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Today's Guest, Randima Fernando, is a prominent figure at the crossroads of technology, ethics, and social good. As a Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Center for Humane Technology (CHT), he played a crucial role in advancing the global conversation on the ethics of technology. CHT's work, including its pivotal role in the Emmy-winning documentary "The Social Dilemma," has reached over 100 million viewers across 190 countries, highlighting the need for more humane technology practices. Randima began his career at NVIDIA, leading award-winning projects and authoring three #1-ranked books on 3D graphics. He also helped establish the NVIDIA Foundation as a founding Board Member. Transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Randima served as the founding Executive Director of Mindful Schools, an organization dedicated to teaching mindfulness to millions of children and educators worldwide. Moreover, born in Sri Lanka, Randima's early exposure to meditation from his mother and programming from his father laid the foundation for his diverse career. During today's conversation, Randima addresses the rapid pace of development, focusing on challenges like accuracy, transparency, and the concentration of power among a few companies. He warns of potential consequences for democracy and the environment without proper regulation. Furthermore, he argues that nonprofits play a vital role in addressing AI's ethical and social implications, especially in supporting those affected by automation. Finally, Randima provides practical advice for nonprofits to stay informed about AI. He encourages them to assign individuals to track developments, collaborate, and experiment with ways to mitigate AI's impact on society. Also, he stresses the importance of action, pushing nonprofits to integrate AI thoughtfully into their missions. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:32] Meet Randima from CHT [02:49] Randima's Interest in Technology [05:00] Transition to Nonprofit Work [08:21] Impact of CHT and Media Influence [14:03] Current State and Future of AI [18:24] Role of Nonprofits in Addressing AI Challenges [25:33] Practical Tips for Nonprofits TIPS AND TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT TODAY Incorporate mindfulness practices to maintain focus and well-being. Build or strengthen teams that share a clear, unified mission. Assign someone to monitor AI trends relevant to your organization. Take an iterative, experimental approach to new tech challenges. Learn about the misaligned incentives in social platforms. Stay informed about how AI impacts your sector and adjust accordingly. Use media like "The Social Dilemma" to educate others. Share AI best practices and encourage teamwork. Advocate for transparency, regulation, and responsible AI use. Don't wait; start addressing AI's societal and ethical effects now. Resources: Connect with Randima : Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/prfernando/ Mentioned in the episode: Center for Humane Technology: Website: humanetech.com/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-center-for-humane-technology Your Undivided Attention Podcast: humanetech.com/podcast The AI Dilemma: youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ The Social Dilemma: netflix.com/title/81254224

On this episode of 10x Your Team, Cam and Otis are joined by Liz Rutledge and Dr. Cyrina Bullard to talk about leading a happy life.  We know that being happy is a good thing, but what kind of effects does it have on us?  Why is being present so important to happiness?  And how often should you ask yourself if you're happy?  Liz, Cyrina, Camden, and Otis answer all these questions and much more on this fantastic episode!  Plus- stay tuned for a couple surprise announcements!!More About Sustainable Happiness Together:Dr. Cyrina BullardSpeaker, Author & CoachDr. Cyrina Bullard, PharmD, a resilient survivor who has almost died three times, experienced two traumatic brain injuries and a spinal cord injury, serves as a Speaker, Author & Coach. With over 25 years of experience as a pharmacist, she is committed to sharing scientifically proven tools to enhance emotional resilience, alleviate stress, and cultivate happiness. Drawing from her extensive expertise, Dr. Bullard empowers individuals to transform their mindsets and manifest their dreams into reality, facilitating a life we love. Certified by UC Berkeley in The Science of Happiness, Yale in the Science of Well-Being, and trained in HeartMath®, she brings a wealth of knowledge to guide others on their journey of personal growth and fulfillment. As a Life Mastery Consultant and certified in Conversational Intelligence®, she is dedicated to enriching lives and fostering genuine connections. Dr. Bullard's bestselling book, C3 Creating Conscious Connections, is available to further support individuals to Catch Happiness® and experience more conscious connection.Liz RutledgeMindful Sustainability Educator, Public Speaker,  Passionate Mother of ThreeLiz Rutledge is a dedicated Mindfulness educator and advocate for both environmental sustainability and personal wellness. With a lifelong passion for Mindfulness cultivated since the age of 10, Liz specializes in supporting individuals to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and experience feelings of calmness and happiness. As a Mindful Schools-trained instructor, she shares her expertise by teaching Mindfulness in schools across the Denver area and delivering engaging presentations on the intersection of Mindfulness and Sustainability, or Mindful Sustainability. In her teachings, Liz emphasizes the importance of flipping the script on negative self-talk and nurturing a positive inner dialogue. Beyond Mindfulness practices, Liz also supports and educates communities about sustainable living practices such as composting, gardening, and recycling, empowering individuals to care for themselves, their communities, and the planet. For valuable insights and guidance on living a more mindfully sustainable life, visit her YouTube channel: Sustainable Three's YouTube.We also created a coupon code for your listeners if you'd like to mention it (or if you would like us to):  Use Coupon Code: PURPOSE for an exclusive offer for your listeners (30% off our Winning Wellness Experience)Here is the link: https://winningwellness.learnworlds.com/bundle/winning-wellness-experience-bundleChapters:0:04 - Intro4:10 - Science of Happiness10:22 - Focus & Meditation 22:35 - Are You Happy?35:42 - Being Present 42:48 - Sparking Joy 48:00 -EndWebsite:  https://linktr.ee/sustainablehappinesstogetherhttps://sustainablehappinesstogether.com/#10xyourstaff #10xyourteam #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipcoach #leadershiptraining #lifelonglearning #businesspodcast #businesspodcaststolistento #businessgrowthpodcast #entrepreneurpodcast #entrepreneurship #businessdevelopment #businessgrowth #veteranpodcast 

To find some mental stability, start with physical stability.About Oren Jay Sofer:Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Ground Hope In Your Body.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you feel anxious about a difficult decision, meditation can help take the edge off and put you in touch with your own wisdom as a guide.About Oren Jay Sofer:Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Making A Tough Decision.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas is joined by Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology, Randima Fernando. They discuss how technology hijacks our dopamine response and reinforces trauma symptoms. Randima explains the downstream consequences of the “attention economy,” including social media's addictiveness and its negative impacts on our psychology. He and Thomas explore how better technology education, along with mindfulness practices, can offset these negative effects and help us bring our dopamine systems back into balance. Randima emphasizes how important it is, for both children and adults, to understand our own moral motivations so that we can become less susceptible to manipulation from technology and media. This episode is part one of a four-part series on Technology, Innovation, and Consciousness. ✨  Join Thomas for a free, live online event with Q&A - The Evolving Map for Trauma Healing

Begin today by bringing to mind the people who have meant the most to you. It's a simple way to start the day feeling great.About Oren Jay Sofer:He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Grateful for Loved Ones.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tackling one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and “inhabiting the now.”Matthew Brensilver, MSW, PhD, teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers.He was previously program director for Mindful Schools and for more than a decade, was a core teacher at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine. Each summer, he lectures at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center on the intersections between mindfulness, science and psychotherapy. Matthew is the co-author of two books about meditation during adolescence and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between Buddhism and science.In this episode we talk about:What being present actually means What to do when Buddhist teachings or meditation instructions feel out of reachWhat to do when a memory arises in meditation, especially a difficult one The brain's, at times, exhausting, evolutionarily wired tendency toward constant predictionThe benefits of going on meditation retreatsDistinguishing between true alarms and false alarmsRelated Episodes:Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew BrensilverSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-rerun-2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unlock the power of mindfulness and learn how to weave a balance between inner growth and social activism as we converse with Oren J Sofer, author of “Your Heart Was Made For This”. We start with a brief grounding exercise that you can do even when driving. We delve into the relevance of contemplative practices and how our inner resources can be our greatest allies during trying times. Oren offers both wisdom and a practical roadmap for finding equilibrium and nourishing both your inner and outer selves. He shares his personal struggle and enlightens us about non-addiction, its relevance to our relationship with substances, material comfort, and even our thoughts. About Oren Jay Sofer Oren is the founder and Guiding Teacher of Next Step Dharma, an innovative online course focused on bringing the tools of meditation to daily life, and co-founder of Mindful Healthcare. He is a CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, and visiting teacher at the Insight Meditation Society. Oren has served as the Senior Program Developer for Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of Mindfulness in Education, and has created mindfulness programs for organizations, companies, and apps including Apple, Kaiser Permanente, Lumosity, Calm, 10% Happier, Simple Habit and others. You can learn more about him at https://www.orenjaysofer.com/  About Dr. Liz Winner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and hypnosis to people wanting a fast, easy way to transform all around the world. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has special certification in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Insomnia, and Deeper Emotional Healing. -------------- Do you have Chronic Insomnia? Find out more about Dr. Liz's Better Sleep Program at https://bit.ly/sleepbetterfeelbetter Search episodes at the Podcast Page http://bit.ly/HM-podcast Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! http://bit.ly/HypnosisMP3Downloads --------- A problem shared is a problem halved. In person and online hypnosis and CBT for healing and transformation. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.drlizhypnosis.com. Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Liz Bonet, discusses hypnosis and interviews professionals doing transformational work Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to auto-download new episodes to your listening device.

Make peace with pettiness through good old understanding.About Oren Jay Sofer:Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Soothing Resentment's Burn.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Allison Peet as they discuss the powerful practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). About Our Guest Allison Peet is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor trained at UMass Center for Mindfulness, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. She is trained through Mindful Schools and is a certified Buteyko Breathing Method instructor and registered yoga instructor (RYT200). She's taught since 2015 and hundreds have graduated from her MBSR program. Based on a pre and post self-evaluation, 87% of MBSR grads lowered their perceived stress, and reduced stress levels an average of 35%. All of her individual students reduce their stress by an average of half after 8 sessions. Allison completes multiple week-long silent meditation retreats and has a regular practice. The cultivation of mindfulness transformed her relationship with stress and anxiety which motivated her to start her own business in 2015, From Within Wellness, to benefit others. Website: www.fromwithinwellness.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allison-peet-b65b825a Facebook: www.facebook.com/fromwithinwellness

From the climate crisis, to oppression, anxiety, and burnout - How do we meet the most pressing challenges of our time from a place of courage, integrity, and love?Today's guest is Oren Jay Sofer and this question, is the centerpiece of exploration in his beautiful new book. Your Heart Was Made for This. In it Oren offers 26 different contemplative practices intended for meeting challenges and adversity from a place of greater wisdom and love. In our conversation today we'll explore this deep and provocative question together as we dive into themes from the book including:The role of patience in the face of pressing issuesWhy joy  essential ingredient in the pursuit of meaningful changeOren will also offer personal stories including how he arrived at the insight that sometimes we need to go slow, to go fastHow the public discourse on mindfulness has focused on the individual benefits and impacts of the practice, and why this focus alone is too limitedEquanimity and balance and how they these qualities can foster resilience in the pursuit of what we care about.The wisdom of gentleness and some of the nuances of a trauma-informed approach to contemplative practice. If you want to hear more from Oren I  would encourage you to check out Practicing Courage episode #14 which features a guided practice from Oren on finding more joy. You can also listen to our first interview which focused on his first book: Say What you Mean. You can now order Your Heart Was Made for This here. More about Oren:Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University. He is the author of several books, including Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. He's created mindfulness programs for organizations, companies, and apps including Apple, Kaiser Permanente, Lumosity, Calm, 10% Happier, Simple Habit and others with his teachings reaching thousands of people around the world. Find him online at www.orenjaysofer.com and on social media @orenjaysoferJoin my FREE meditation community:Starting in December I  am going to begin offering free online meditation events twice a month. These will include guided practices, a talk, and dedicated time for discussion. If you've never meditated before, you've been meditating for years, or your experience falls somewhere in between - everyone is welcome. To learn more, see the upcoming schedule, and register head to joshuasteinfeldt.com/meditationDid you enjoy this episode? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:The Mindful Art of Communicating Effectively | Oren Jay SoferLeading With Love Can Change the World | Shelly TygielskiEnjoying the show? Please rate it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Thanks for listening!Support the show

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Mindful Schools.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Are you worried about educator well-being and retention, or wondering how to support students struggling with stress and trauma? Does it seem like your current initiatives are coming up short?There's a proven solution that's always within reach. Mindfulness has been around for millennia, and modern science has now confirmed that practices like focusing on the present moment, being aware of thoughts and feelings, and acting with compassion are powerful interventions that can strengthen relationships and foster a sense of agency and belonging. But where do you start?Join Seewan Eng and Argos Gonzalez from Mindful Schools in conversation with Dr. Cicely Warren, Assistant Superintendent of the Paterson Public Schools (PPS), as they discuss successful strategies to build resilient school communities. Mindful Schools has partnered with PPS on a multi-year strategy to integrate mindfulness into the district's culture and SEL programming. Drawing on experience in PPS and hundreds of other schools, we share tips on adapting mindfulness practices to your specific school and district. In this edWeb podcast, you:Learn how to stay grounded as a leaderHear about building mindfulness into your existing programs (SEL, equity, etc.)Discover specific strategies tied to Mindful Schools' free, research-based frameworks: Domains of Mindful Teaching and Rubric for Assessing Schoolwide MindfulnessTake away practical tips for getting started, even if conditions aren't perfectThis edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school and district leaders, and school counselors.Mindful Schools We help educators create equitable, joyful learning environments that center collective well-being.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Spencer Sherman is a financial expert who teaches how to embrace money mindfulness and is known for his unique approach to money. With an MBA and a CFP® designation, he founded and led Abacus, a company that managed $3 billion in assets. Spencer believes in breaking the taboo around money and teaches people that their self-worth is way more important than their net worth. He helps clients transform their relationship with money, guiding them to embrace abundance without shame. Spencer hosts a retreat called the Mindful Advisor Retreat for financial professionals. He is dedicated to helping you discover your “Enough” number and foster a mindful mindset regarding money. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The opinions expressed are not the opinions of Abacus Wealth Partners, the firm that Spencer Sherman founded. Should you wish to connect with a financial advisor, we welcome you to schedule a free introductory 15-minute phone call. Once your financial needs are understood, we would be happy to help you find the best fit.   Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: Founded and led Abacus Website: www.spencer-sherman.com Podcast: The Spencer Sherman Podcast Most Influential Person Bhikkhu Analayo (A Buddhist monk from Germany) Sharon Salzberg Joseph Goldstein Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has made a big difference in how I handle my emotions. It's like this story about an eight-year-old boy. Imagine I received an upsetting email from one of my business partners. I really wanted to respond angrily, but then mindfulness kicked in. I realized that reacting like that would lead to a pointless argument. So, I decided to let it go and sleep on it. By morning, my partner apologized, and the issue resolved itself without my intervention. Mindfulness helps me avoid knee-jerk reactions and provides more choices. It's like in the investment world when we panic and sell everything during a market drop. Mindfulness creates space for other options beyond our initial, rigid reactions. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is super basic, right? We can chat about money all day, but you know what? Breathing matters too. It's like finding contentment in something as simple as taking a breath. I call it the “money breath” because it helps when I'm shopping and anxiety hits. In those moments, our breath can get shallow, denying our brain much-needed oxygen. We need a pause to widen our perspective and consider more choices. The money breath involves exhaling longer than inhaling, and science says it calms our nervous system, shifting us into a more relaxed state. That's when our money smarts kick in, which, by the way, we all have; we just need to tap into them. Suggested Resources Book: A Path With Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield Book: Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg Book: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brock App: 10 Percent Happier App: Waking Up by Sam Harris Bullying Story Spencer Sherman shared a meaningful story about how mindfulness can make a big difference, even in challenging situations. He mentioned two important nonprofit organizations he's involved with, both dedicated to improving school environments. One of them, called Mindful Schools, shared a powerful story about a boy dealing with aggression. During recess, this boy felt the urge to punch another kid. But instead of acting on that anger, he took a moment to breathe and simply observe his emotions. This act of mindfulness allowed him to acknowledge his negative feelings without letting them control his actions. It's a key aspect of mindfulness: recognizing harmful emotions but choosing not to be controlled by them. Spencer believes this mindfulness lesson applies to money matters as well. For instance, when you desperately want to buy something like a house, taking a pause and considering your emotions before making a big decision can be wise. Mindful Schools teaches kids to become aware of unhealthy emotions and not let these emotions guide their actions, a valuable skill that can truly change the game. Related Episodes Become Money Fit With Mindfulness; Todd Christensen Reboot Your Mind So Money Will Flow; Nana Jokura Mindful Money Abundance with Morgana Rae Special Offer Thinking of launching your own podcast? You'll need a host where your episodes live. Podbean is awesome and for 12 years has existed specifically for podcasters. It's only $9 a month, no matter how much content you upload. They have great stats too. Help support Mindfulness Mode AND get a month of free hosting with our affiliate link. Go to www.Podbean.com/PodbeanMM

Counteract negativity bias by appreciating the goodness in life: simple acts of kindness, moments of beauty, and even your own good efforts.About Oren Jay Sofer:Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Oren teaches retreats across the country and works as Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, teaching and developing curricula for one of the international leaders of mindfulness in education.To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “What's Good?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you curious about the hype around meditation? Or maybe you already have a practice and can instantly relate? Today we are talking about meditation and the way it can serve as an entry point to connecting with ourselves or as a catalyst for bigger realizations or shifts we may need. We talk about how, over time, meditation can actually change the formation of the brain. Our guest today is Norma Rubio. She is a Latina, Emmy-Winning Multi-Media Producer-Writer & Meditation Teacher in Los Angeles. She says her mission is to help us heal together through mindfulness & storytelling.  Norma shares that through a long-winding journey she has landed upon her true calling; sharing the practices of mindfulness, self-compassion and storytelling through tv writing, producing and teaching meditation. At her core, Norma has always longed to deepen her own experiences and gain freedom through meditation. She evolved into a meditation teacher through her training at UCLA, UCSD, and Mindful Schools. Her greatest intention is to cultivate a safe, authentic environment for others in both her careers. She believes we all have the wisdom inside ourselves to heal and become more at ease in our busy lives. Norma is also the host of the Inner Peace Masterclass series where she interviewed more than a dozen thought leaders on the subject of Inner Peace. More From Norma Rubio: Visit: https://www.normarubio.com Instagram: @iamnormarubio LinkedIn: Norma Rubio Inspired by this episode? If you are a ready to leave the hustle behind and start living YOUR life from the heart...from your purpose, join me for FREE here: Intuitive Creators™ Collective Instagram: @intuitivecreators  @thebarsi BE BOLD & KEEP CREATING!   Music Credit & Licensing: Upbeat by Jon Luc Hefferman - Production Music This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.  

Today's podcast topic is for all women but more specifically for any woman who has a young girl in her life. Whether you're a mom, aunt, big sister, cousin, school teacher, etc. We're talking about how to talk about our changing bodies, with the young girls in our lives. This conversation touches everything from puberty to menopause and how we can honor our bodies changing needs and support ourselves through all phases of life. About our guest Konika Ray:Konika also known as Ms. Ray by her students is a science teacher mom on a mission to flip puberty positive. She founded GPS with her daughter during the pandemic when it was obvious the world needed more girl power and science education! For over two decades, Konika has been a kindergarten through sixth grade science educator. Most recently, she was the Lower School Science Specialist at the Hamlin School for Girls for sixteen years where she taught thousands of students and parents her puberty, positive body image, and nutrition curriculum.She has a Masters in Education and California teaching credential from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic University. She is a Common Sense Media certified educator and attended the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. She also has extensive training in teaching mindfulness from Mindful Schools, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Konika is a certified Wilderness First Responder in addition to possessing Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.She is passionate about body positivity, destigmatizing puberty, and building communities of empowered learners that confidently celebrate growth.Connect with Konika:www.girlpowerscince.comInstagram: @girlpowerscienceConnect with Megan:Connect with Megan on Instagram @meganewellnessJoin our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Join the email list!Mental health resources:Find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsFind a therapist virtually: www.betterhelp.comSuicide prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Support the show

Where is Mindfulness Practiced Download the Selfpause Affirmation App If you're looking for more information about meditation and mindfulness, you've come to the right place. In this article we'll talk about Buddhism, Transcendental meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindful Schools. We'll also discuss how you can practice mindfulness at home.

My friend Kory O'Rourke is an amazing human and an especially bright light in my life. Kory and I crossed paths in the parent support group for the residential mental health program that our children attended. She has been an invaluable source of support and encouragement to me and I am delighted to gift you with her beautiful spirit today! In today's episode you get to be a fly on the wall as we take about pretty much everything--except what we initially set out to talk about! By profession, Kory is an educator. She has been an adjunct Faculty member in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Center at the University of San Francisco since 2016. She likes to say that she is "a teacher who teaches teaching to people who want to become teachers"! In addition, Kory spent fifteen years as a public high school teacher and school leader, with a career-long focus on social-emotional learning, social justice, mindfulness for teachers and students, and student agency. She is also a Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructor (CMI), from the class of 2016. She previously served as the Head of Program for Mindful Schools where she created programming to help teachers develop a secular mindfulness practice and learn how to share that practice with their students. On a personal note, she is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and has worked in various roles in schools to support LGBTQ+ students and staff; she has initiated and advised Gay-Straight Alliance groups, been the LGBTQ+ liaison for her school at the district level, and been a founding member of her schools' Trans/Non-Binary Task Force teams. Ten years ago, Kory began the vital work of becoming an anti-racist educator in earnest, and she continues to actively pursue learning, self-examination, and discomfort as she practices daily the tenants of anti-racist work; she shares this work with her colleagues through creating and leading ABAR professional development and through joining together with them in communities of practice. Kory's personal journey includes healing from significant childhood trauma. She is dedicated to supporting the increasing awareness of trauma-informed and healing-based practices in education. In her free time, you can find her reading, playing with words and with clay, embroidering, walking her two misbehaved dogs for long zigzaging walks on the beach, and pouring all of her love into her two children. As for me... You can follow me on Instagram at: @karen.e.osborne Click on this link to join Club Sandwich (the LITSZ Private Facebook Group): LITSZ_Club_Sandwich --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karen-osborne9/message

Jeff Snipes' experience, during the Hoffman Process and after, shines a beautiful light on why we call this podcast, Love's Everyday Radius. As a result of doing the Process, love's extension and enlargement into the world can be unlimited in possibility and scope. Jeff's story is one vivid example of this. In his early forties, Jeff experienced what he calls a 'starburst of awakening.' He couldn't satisfy his hunger for books, podcasts, retreats - anything he could find - on spirituality and awakening. He followed every impulse within him as made this spiritual journey. The Hoffman Process was one stop on this journey. But it was more than that, too. The Process was a catalyst that would launch Jeff into the new direction his life was asking him to take. Jeff wondered why we aren't taught to live filled with love, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose. Eventually, he created a new way to educate, one filled with spirituality, love, and purpose. Listen in as Jeff recounts his journey with Sharon in this remarkable episode of Love's Everyday Radius. More About Jeff Snipes: Jeff is most passionate about the intersection of spirituality and education. He believes the current system of education has abandoned what's needed most: cultivating the inner life of students. So together with a truly inspired group of educators, he serves as the Founder & Chairman of Millennium.org, a non-profit lab school and teaching institute advancing conscious well-being. Jeff and Whiskey In a previous life, Jeff spent 20 years in corporate leadership development. He served as the CEO of Ninth House and Co-Founder of PDI Ninth House (now Korn Ferry Organizational Consulting), the largest leadership assessment, consulting, and development business in the US. Over the years, he has been grateful to learn from many others who knew what they were doing. These include the boards of Mindful Schools, The Fetzer Institute, Challenge Success, the Learning for Well-Being Foundation, the Collaborative for Spirituality in Education, Education Superhighway, The Tugboat Institute, Circl.es, and Marin Montessori School. Along the way, he told bedtime stories, helped with homework, and sat in countless bleachers, doing his best to assist his indefatigable wife in raising three amazing young adults. Most mornings today, he's likely to be found recovering by wandering among the redwoods on Mt. Tam, only slightly lost, and chasing after their dog Whiskey. You can learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn. As mentioned in this episode: Millennium School in San Francisco Hoffman tools and practices: Left Road, Right Road Quadrinity Check-In YPO: A global leadership community of chief executives driven by the shared belief that the world needs better leaders. YPO Forum practice Circle Method   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Jeff_Snipes_Podcast.mp3

In this latest episode, Olivia sits down with author and certified Mindful Schools meditation educator, Miranda Lee. Miranda specializes in practical meditation coaching for busy families, teaching parents and kids how to lead contented and balanced lives using mindfulness and meditation techniques. In this episode, you'll learn: How mindfulness can help you in business, especially in stopping the overwhelm that can occur when balancing caregiving and work Why pausing in our working day can help us be more productive and how to pause effectively How to get in the habit of pausing, even when you have no extra time Miranda's tools to help with overwhelm and stressful moments Why self-compassion is so important for working mothers And Miranda walks us through a short (but incredibly effective!) practice Other Links in the Episode: https://amzn.to/39flMgR https://www.findthatpause.com/ https://www.instagram.com/find_that_pause/ https://www.facebook.com/findthatpause

“One of my teachers says that all emotions contain their opposite. So when I'm willing to be with the grief, I have access to joy again. Instead of this armoring that comes very natural to us, we do our best to remain to find the willingness to open in an undefended way.” — Vinny Ferraro In this episode, Dara and Sarah talk with Vinny Ferraro about the training program, A Year to Live, emotional opposites and armor, insight meditation and how his practice has shifted his relationship to grief.  Vinny Ferraro is a nationally recognized leader in designing and implementing mindfulness interventions. He's served as the Training Director for Mindful Schools, Challenge Day and the Mind Body Awareness Project. His experience includes decades of direct services to incarcerated people. He's been empowered in the Buddhist Insight tradition, and he's been the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in SF since 2004. This episode is part of a Breathing Wind miniseries titled Grief and Humor, co-hosted by Dara Kosberg and Sarah Davis. The Grief and Humor miniseries explores how humor allows people to get closer to their grief, explore it and better understand it, by creating a gateway into the hard feelings. To find out more about this episode and subscribe to the newsletter, visit the show notes. Connect with us on social media: Instagram

This week, we welcome Randima Fernando. Randy works at the intersection of technology, mindfulness and social impact, helping to find ethical solutions to hard problems. Here's a co-founder of Center for Humane Technology (CHT), a nonprofit whose mission is to align technology with humanity's best interests. The Center for Humane Technology was featured in the Emmy winning film, The Social Dilemma, which has been seen by over a hundred million people globally. This episode is the first in our new series on the tools that we use, where we discuss, how technology mediates our lived experiences. In this wide ranging conversation, we delve into some of the systemic issues of the technology industry today, which are now shaping the way that we live. We discuss how business incentives, not human interests, govern design, how no tools are created neutral and why we all, users and designers alike, need to understand what thriving means to us so that we can live these values, eyes wide open, in the tools that we create and use. Randy was previously the founding Executive Director at Mindful Schools, a nonprofit that has taught mindfulness to millions of kids and over 50,000 educators worldwide. Before that, Randy led many award-winning projects and authored 3 books on 3D graphics over seven years at NVIDIA, where he was also inaugural board member of the NVIDIA Foundation. Randy also serves on the board of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. CHT offers several helpful resources: Their free online course, Foundations of Humane Technology, helps product teams create technology that treats attention and intention as sacred, protects well-being, and builds our collective capacity to address humanity's most urgent challenges. (https://www.humanetech.com/course) Their podcast, Your Undivided Attention, has over 14 million downloads, and explores the incredible power that technology has over our lives — and how we can use it to catalyze a humane future. (https://www.humanetech.com/podcast) Their free Youth Toolkit helps youth ages 13-25, as well as their parents and teachers, navigate—and push to change—a broken social media environment. (https://www.humanetech.com/youth) Freedom Matters Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Freedom Matters music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

Annmarie Chereso is the Founder of BringIt! Home, which gathers, inspires, and equips students, parents, and educators to empower themselves and the next generation of conscious leaders. For almost two decades, Annmarie has taught and spoken at schools and universities, facilitated workshops and trainings for teachers, and coached adults and young people. In 2015, Annmarie co-hosted Chicago's first Conscious Parenting Summit featuring international speaker Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Conscious Leadership Group co-founder Jim Dethmer. In 2019, Annmarie published her first children's book and is currently working on her newest book. Annmarie has received coaching certifications from Martha Beck Inc, Mindful Schools, MEI, The Conscious Leadership Group, and Positive Discipline. Over the course of her career, she has had the good fortune of training with master teachers such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, Daniel Rechtschaffen, Susan Kaiser Greenland, and many more. In this episode… Creating a space where kids or employees are free to make mistakes, grow, and learn sounds risky, but risks can lead to the greatest rewards. Parents and leaders should know this better than anyone else. So, how can you create an environment that helps you and your team grow? Annmarie Chereso believes that parenting is leadership, leadership is influence, and the way you parent is the way you lead. Also, people operate efficiently when they are free. When people are in a contracted state, they shut down their access to creativity, intuition, innovation, and a deep curiosity about the unknown. So, as a leader, it's not about being in control. You have to be self-aware, tap into your innate power, and move past your fears and limiting beliefs to step into your most empowered self. Dov Pollack has an insightful conversation with Annmarie Chereso, the Founder of BringIt! Home, where they discuss effective parenting and leadership skills. Annmarie explains the correlation between parenting and leadership, the value of creating a free environment where people can make mistakes, grow, and learn, and the common mistakes parents and leaders make. Learn how to be a better leader by listening to this episode of the Next Wave Leadership podcast.

Tim Hwang is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (CMT-P) by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association and licensed occupational therapist specializing in integrative and mental health. Since 2009, he has dedicated himself to serving others in order to feel more empowered, happy, and fulfilled. With over a decade of clinical experience in the wellness space, Tim is dedicated to helping others find ways to improve their mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.He has trained with world experts in the field of meditation including Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Rick Hanson, Kenneth Folk, Loch Kelly and Bart Van Melik. He has been studying social noting and meditation with Kenneth Folk of the Pragmatic Dharma lineage, who has encouraged him to teach. He has been trained by the following organizations: The Interdependence Project, Mindful Schools, Unified Mindfulness, Buddhist Geeks, and The Lineage Project. He is currently enrolled in Sounds True and UC Berkeley's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.He is also a member of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC) and is helping to advise, consult, and communicate signs, symptoms, and safety with possible emergent phenomena that can result with spiritual practice in order to improve mindfulness teachers standards.https://www.timhwang.co

Alexa Redner is currently a mentor teacher for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's Mindfulness Meditation Program, training people from all over the world to become certified mindfulness teachers. She also works a Mindfulness teacher for Cloud Sangha, guiding people in small groups to deepen their meditation practice in community. Alexa holds a BA in Visual Arts and an MA in Creation Spirituality from Naropa University. Alexa has been a Waldorf Early Childhood teacher, a lead teacher for Mindful Schools, as well as an Eating Disorders and “Body Positive” educator with Beyond Hunger.  Alexa emphasizes using mindfulness as a tool to discover love, kindness and acceptance for our bodies and minds.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today on the podcast I have, Andrew Jordan Nance. He is the founder of Mindful Arts San Francisco, whose mission is to provide volunteer mindful educators to teach at underserved San Francisco Schools.He has been an educator for over 25 years. Nance is also an award-winning actor and director. For almost thirty years he taught performing arts to students from diverse backgrounds and for 18 years he was the Conservatory Director at San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center. He is on the Board of Directors of several educational– based non– profit organizations including the Mindful Life Project in Richmond California, San Francisco's New Conservatory Theater Center, and Arts Ed Matters, a California– based arts– integration organization.His four popular Mindfulness books are PUPPY MIND, MINDFUL ARTS in the CLASSROOM and THE LION IN ME, THE BAREFOOT KING,Mindful Arts San Francisco is a volunteer-based organization that provides literary and arts-based mindfulness instruction to youth. Nance also offers training and assemblies around the globe for libraries, schools, and school districts to provide the principles of mindfulness to students and staff. His mindfulness training comes from Mindful Schools, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Omega, and Esalen. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, for almost two decades, he was the Conservatory Director of The New Conservatory Theatre Center, providing educational theater experiences for thousands of Bay Area youth and adults.To know more about Andrew Jordan Nance, visit either of his websites and profile.http://www.andrewjnance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-jordan-nance-6b39848/IG Account: andrewjordannanceFB Account: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.nanceFor more information on upcoming episodes follow our page!

"Connection is everything!"  This is the constant theme in today's episode because when we need to have those hard conversations, being connected to the person makes it so much more accessible. You'll learn what it looks like when a child isn't feeling connected to us as parents and what we can do in that moment. I would also add that when anyone isn't feeling connected to someone that they desire to have a connection, certain behaviors reveal themselves. Find out what I mean by the "private pause" and let me know how it works for you when you try it! Amy's Art Palette is developing something very exciting for all pairs who want a deeper connection. Stay tuned for more and get on the mailing list at www.amysartpalette.com  Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach who has specialized in working with parents and families for over 20 years. Debbie is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, a Certified Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) Parent Educator and a Mindfulness Facilitator.  Inspired by her own parenting challenges raising two very strong-willed kiddos, Debbie set out to educate herself and others on positive, mindful approaches for creating healthy and connected family relationships. Debbie brings together her knowledge and expertise in positive parenting, mindful parenting and social/emotional development and is deeply passionate about supporting parents in creating more calm, confidence and connection within themselves and their families. She facilitates engaging parenting classes, group presentations and individualized parent coaching. In addition, Debbie is trained in the Mindful Schools curriculum and offers mindfulness training for children, parents, educators, businesses and community organizations. (To learn more about Debbie's mindfulness offerings, please visit: http://www.mindfullyempowered.com). Debbie received her BA in Psychology and Family Studies from the University of Arizona and her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. She is the proud mama of 2 passionate teenagers and lives in San Diego, California. www.debbiezeichnerlcsw.com IG @debbiezeichner.parentcoach Private Facebook Group: Becoming An Empowered Parent

"Connection is everything!"  This is the constant theme in today's episode because when we need to have those hard conversations, being connected to the person makes it so much more accessible. You'll learn what it looks like when a child isn't feeling connected to us as parents and what we can do in that moment. I would also add that when anyone isn't feeling connected to someone that they desire to have a connection, certain behaviors reveal themselves. Find out what I mean by the "private pause" and let me know how it works for you when you try it! Amy's Art Palette is developing something very exciting for all pairs who want a deeper connection. Stay tuned for more and get on the mailing list at www.amysartpalette.com  Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach who has specialized in working with parents and families for over 20 years. Debbie is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, a Certified Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) Parent Educator and a Mindfulness Facilitator.  Inspired by her own parenting challenges raising two very strong-willed kiddos, Debbie set out to educate herself and others on positive, mindful approaches for creating healthy and connected family relationships. Debbie brings together her knowledge and expertise in positive parenting, mindful parenting and social/emotional development and is deeply passionate about supporting parents in creating more calm, confidence and connection within themselves and their families. She facilitates engaging parenting classes, group presentations and individualized parent coaching. In addition, Debbie is trained in the Mindful Schools curriculum and offers mindfulness training for children, parents, educators, businesses and community organizations. (To learn more about Debbie's mindfulness offerings, please visit: http://www.mindfullyempowered.com). Debbie received her BA in Psychology and Family Studies from the University of Arizona and her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. She is the proud mama of 2 passionate teenagers and lives in San Diego, California. www.debbiezeichnerlcsw.com IG @debbiezeichner.parentcoach Private Facebook Group: Becoming An Empowered Parent

We share a great perspective on parenting, communication, being attuned, and looking at our reactions, which can be relevant in all relationships. In this episode Marc and Claudine bring you Gia Mallardi, who shares Real Parenting so you can create deep connections with your kids. We discuss different types of parenting, how to attune to your child, taking responsibility, and understanding that your child has their own perspective, journey and beliefs. An important episode for parents to create more understanding and connection with your kids. Challenge: (54:08-55:16) Parents and anyone in a relationship with a child share how they improved their relationship with a child. Share your experience and how it improved the relationship with a child. Upload it to social media tag us @thebtopodcast and use #breakthroughtheordinarypodcast and #btochallenge or email your video to us at hello@breakthroughmediaco.com. Recommended book: Scream Free Parenting by Hal Edward Runkel, LMFTFB: Real Talk Parentingwww.giafamilycoach.comGia's Bio: My journey as a Professional Kid Coach started several years ago while peeling back the layers of my own personal transformation. Through working with children, I organically started coaching parents, too. I have vast experience and extensive training to be able to support your family wherever you need it – whether for healing, learning effective communication, or how to teach each family member to become accountable in word and deed – I'm ready to help! I am a Certified Kid Coach through Adventures in Wisdom, a Certified Mindfulness instructor through Mindful Schools, a Certified Parent Coach through The Jai Institute for Parenting. And… I am certifiably PASSIONATE about what I do.Follow the Podcast: Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakthrough-the-ordinary/id1579129631 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7L6XsP0M87M8CX7AJ2LRS4 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9DQ1V1NVR6ag Amazon Music - https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F05bbcd2c-1e6b-4d09-934e-4eac42e12362/1/0100017af9eb75aa-8c17c10b-25b5-4300-b24e-c002d99f89b3-000000/lIGTk2xPKpZbRH-tqg7FXsRKud4=229iHeartRadio - https://iheart.com/podcast/85365975/  Follow Us [@thebtopodcast]: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebtopodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebtopodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebtopodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtopodcast Website - https://btopodcast.com Contact Us - thebtopodcast@gmail.com  About the podcast: Are you ready to commit to your future self---if you are, Marc Chiaramonte, a creative entrepreneur, coach, and adventure seeker, and Claudine Chiarmonte, psychotherapist, coach & joy creator, are ready to take you on a journey of self-discovery to unlock your highest potential! Join Breakthrough the Ordinary to reveal what awaits you on your next quest of exploration, bringing practical strategies, tools, and secret fairy dust that our guests, coaches, healers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, will be sharing with you! New episodes drop every MONDAY!

Have you observed negative patterns in your behavior for reasons you can't seem to pinpoint? Often, these stem from childhood traumas we think we have already buried or forgotten. That's why sometimes, we can't explain why we respond and behave to circumstances the way we do. Living our purpose as our authentic self requires healing from traumas we don't talk about. And more than anything, it starts with self-knowledge. In the first episode of Returning Home, Elise talks about how she became a therapist and LCSW. She shares her own experiences of trauma and how it has helped establish her vision as a therapist. Elise delves into Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and the functions of the nervous system. Remember: trauma healing is much more beyond the mindset. It requires work both in our body and our subconscious mind. If you want to be one step closer to healing from childhood trauma, then this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode Learn the meaning behind the name "Returning Home" and how you can benefit from it. Discover the importance of learning about the nervous system's different functions in understanding childhood trauma healing. Find out how mindfulness practice can help in healing from trauma. Resources Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Questionnaire The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics by Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Christine L. Dobson Video: SevenSlideSeries: The Human Brain (skip ahead to 4:15 to see the model and area of the brain and which parts get affected during trauma) The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Mindful SchoolsMindful Schools Sign up for Elise's Newsletter and receive a FREE PDF to start your self-compassion journey! Connect with Elise on Instagram: @elisekindya Episode Highlights [01:08] Returning Home: The Podcast The rationale behind the podcast is to serve clients and people in the community around therapy. [01:34] Becoming a Therapist Elise wants to be part of creating a world where people want to have self-knowledge. Deep self-knowledge leads to love and acceptance of ourselves. It allows us to expand fully in our most authentic expression. Elise became a therapist to get to know herself better and heal from things she's experienced. Becoming a therapist helped her step more fully into her life purpose. Elise: “Everybody deserves to be able to feel the freedom in life to express themselves and to pursue the knowledge of themselves and have access to resources to live as their most genuine, authentic self—doing things that align with their values and being able to live as their full, true identity.” [03:25] On Pain Elise arrived at her vision of the world she wants to live in through pain. Going through challenges and difficulties is part of the human condition. Elise grew up afraid of the world, feeling like a misfit and a black sheep.  There was a lack of connection and warmth in her family. Her anxious attachment style made it hard to connect with other people. She came from a family of immigrants. One of her siblings committed suicide. Elise: “Hurt people hurt people, right? That people who are suffering tend to be the people that are inflicting suffering on other people.” [05:18] Alleviating Suffering through Therapy Elise wanted to be somebody who could provide intervention and alleviate suffering through connection. Her sister committing suicide put some things in perspective for her. She wanted to be her true, authentic self. That Elise is someone she didn't feel she had the permission or the example of how to connect with it. She decided to go to graduate school and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She majored in Women and Gender Studies. It fed her love of learning and challenging the situations she gets immersed into. [07:00] Becoming A Licensed Mental Health Counselor Elise opened her eyes to potential career paths and did information interviews. She realized that the people who were doing the things she wanted to do were LCSW and therapists. [07:23] Discovering Trauma and Creating Her Own Life Path Going to graduate school made Elise discover the traumas in her life. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is a 10-question questionnaire around childhood trauma. Elise scored 4 or 5 in ACEs. The highest score is a 10. She wanted to be an example of what's possible when you decide to take your life into your own hands. Becoming a therapist was the way she could create her own path as well as her clients'. [09:14] Her Vision of Being a Therapist Elise's initial vision of therapy was a romanticized, cozy therapy office. Her training included work with children in many experiential modalities. The type of work Elise likes to do is creating warmth and safety in therapy for clients. Her vision evolved and changed throughout the years. [11:37] Dr. Bruce Perry and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Dr. Bruce Perry developed the theory called the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. Dr. Perry is a child psychologist. He is an expert in child development and the effects of trauma on children's brain development. Learning about the effects of trauma on children's development changed Elise's life. The model focuses on the developing nervous system of fetuses, infants, and kids. [13:30] The Brain and Its Functions The brain stem develops from the bottom up. It starts developing 16 days after conception. The brain stem controls the heart rate, breathing, body temperature, and blood pressure. The diencephalon cerebellum or the midbrain controls coordination, movement, balance, sleep, and appetite. The limbic system controls the social and emotional skills of children between ages 3 to 12. It develops into adulthood. The neocortex controls concrete thought, abstract thought, advanced thinking, and problem-solving. It doesn't fully develop until the mid-20s. [16:31] Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Approach Trauma-informed training and education around what goes on in the brain of developing kids are critical. The theory shows that children who have experienced trauma have “pins” in the parts of their nervous system. It affects how the rest of the system develops. The nervous system changes the way it develops on a chemical-biological level. [17:57] Trauma Healing Goes Beyond Mindset Trauma intervention and healing are so much more beyond mindset. Trauma has physical ramifications on the body and the subconscious mind. The top 5% of the mind is the conscious mind, while the bottom 95% is the unconscious mind. All childhood trauma is in the bottom 95%. Our formative experiences impact how we see life.  We need to bring the body into work to heal from trauma. Elise: “We need to bring a level of gentleness and a level of understanding and a level of compassion to our work. Because the choices that we make are more often than not very much caused by this unconscious process that's happening that is beyond our ability to just think through it. We have to really work with the body.” [19:32] The Importance of Co-Regulation Elise worked in a school and did intensive in-home counseling for at-risk youth. She used the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics approach in her work. Infants need co-regulation when something triggers them. Time, intention, and education can help rewrite how the nervous system interacts. Our brains can change, learn, and grow because of neuroplasticity.  Neuroplasticity allows us to become who we're meant to be rather than a reflection of our trauma. [22:20] Mindfulness Practice and Mental Health Mindfulness practice and training helped Elise turn theory into practical, real healing. She started practicing mindfulness seriously in 2016 through Mindful Schools. Mindfulness helped her slow down and be in her body and experiences. It helped her face herself in an authentic, honest way. She stopped drinking in January 2020. A lot of her conditioning, traumas, and patterns have come to light in terms of healing from this experience. [24:35] Accountability and Ending Generational Trauma Generational trauma is real. While accountability is critical, people do better when they know better. This knowledge should be on a learned level, not just on an intellectual level. Decide to be the one who chooses not to perpetuate harmful patterns on future generations. Forgiving people without letting them in your life is an acceptable approach to healing. Inflicting harm to other people often roots from the subconscious and unconscious patterns people aren't willing to see. [26:51] The Therapy Space Elise's vision as a therapist sometimes puts her at odds with therapy. Therapy isn't only about results. It's more of a safe space to process and talk through life experiences while feeling seen, heard, and validated. In Elise's work, therapy also involves challenging clients to expand, learn, grow, and try things differently. She ties together clients' present circumstances and past experiences that have shaped them. Then, she helps them embody who they truly want to be. Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this podcast, please make sure to subscribe and share it! Leave an episode review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in to this episode, don't forget to leave us a review. You can also share what you've learned today with your friends to help them embody their true, authentic selves. Anything is possible when you return home to yourself.  Have any questions or lightbulb moments? I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to hit me up on Instagram or send an email at elise@elisekindya.com.  Thank you so much for listening! For more episode updates, visit my website.

Dan Brue & Andrew Jordan Nance discuss how to learn, practice, and teach mindfulness.  Andrew Nance, teaches children and adults how to calm the mind and body, improve attention, self regulate, and discover social emotional learning by living in present moment awareness.   Don't miss this incredible episode as we review easy to use methods for you and your children to use and to live happier, more grounded lives.    This is The Actually Connecting Podcast: where #emotions, #consciousness, and #connecting are explored! TOPICS: What is mindfulness, present moment awareness, how to improve attention, how to get your child to self regulate, discover social emotional learning, theater and acting and how they relate to being mindful, NY University, Theater Conservatory, Greater Goods Science Center, Mindful Schools, how to heal and recover from trauma of losing a parent, mindfulness author Andrew Jordan Nance, Facilitator of Mindful Arts Sand Francisco, Books written by Andrew Jordan Nance, Puppy Mind, discovering mindfulness and happiness, Mindful Arts In The Classroom, how to teach children and kids how to be mindful in school, at home, and in the classroom,  The Lion In Me, how to overcome and manage anger in children and adults, Barefoot King, how to connect to the present, Mindful games, how to invite yourself to live in the present, how to connect, mindfulness is responding wisely, acting is reacting, pre-k through 6th grade, guide for adults, instructions for moms, helpful hints for dads, useful information for grandparents, mindfulness is the practice of connecting with our breath to be connected with heart mind body to be kind, curious, and playful, mindfulness is non judgement and awareness, tips and tricks to mindfulness, how to stay out of your head, how to remove racing thoughts, is mindfulness and acting the same thing, brain training, how to listen, how to see, how to hear, how to feel, is mindfulness a character, how to have better focus with mindfulness, how to channel, how to place yourself in a character, how to method act, I am my own wife, 2004 Pulitzer Prize, Doug Wright, how to feel and recognize the body with mindfulness, how to overcome the uncomfortable, questions you can ask your children to help them calm down, prefrontal cortex and mindfulness, what is a breath ball, what is spider breathing, what is animal breathing, body, mind, heart, what is it like to have deaf parents, how do you be present for someone who is deaf, how empathy is created when there is a deaf parent in the house, what creates empaths, what is consciousness to andrew jordan nance and dan brue, what are emotions to andrew jordan nance and dan brue, how to find gratitude everyday, Native American teachings, 7 generation concept of impact, how to become skillful with mindfulness, Mindfulness Arts San Fransisco, http://www.mindfulartssf.org/, funding and donations for amazing children's programs, best ways for adults to slow their breath with mindfulness, how to be a beta and alpha, Tale of Two Wolves, kind wolf, mean wolf, how to build a community of mindful beings,  Exclusively on the Actually Connecting Podcast! To Follow: Andrew Jordan Nance Website:  http://www.mindfulartssf.org/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-hPIS2zgEIU_i8Izn2WKog For more on DAN BRUE... WEBSITE: DANBRUE.COM website: danbrue.com (the bold click & subscribe) (the brave comment and engage)

Es apasionada en empoderar a mujeres a que vivan con confianza una vida más alegre, auténtica y plena! Acompaña a mujeres valientes, dispuestas a salirse de su zona de confort, en un viaje de transformación que les permita vivir una vida de mayor bienestar y confianza, donde sean libres de SER ellas. Carolina es Coach Ontológica certificada de Newfield Network y Profesora de Mindfulness de Mindful Schools con estudios adicionales en Felicidad, Bienestar, Inteligencia Emocional, Embodiment y Mindset. Ha construido su experiencia a través de capacitaciones y certificaciones, de su experiencia de vida personal y experiencia profesional: 10 años en una empresa multinacional en roles varios roles y hoy trabajando por el bienestar de las mujeres. Sigue a Carolina en @coaching_mia_voco Sigamos la conversación en @naturalmenteadriana y en mi página www.adrianaamador.com

Mindfulness is a topic of great importance as we cope with our surroundings and all of the changes that have taken place over the last 18 months. Normally, we begin to discuss burnout among educators as we approach Thanksgiving, but after the past two years, many educators and parents are already feeling quite worn down to begin the new school year. In this episode, we hear from Danielle Nuhfer, author of the new book The Path of the Mindful Teacher: How to choose calm over chaos and serenity over stress, one step at a time, and dive right into mindfulness strategies to support better self-care and wellness. Danielle discusses the little things that we can do – for parents, students and teachers alike - to practice mindfulness. In this interview, we learn that the buildup of small practices of mindfulness can have a tremendous impact over time. She also points out that self-care does not have to be something extravagant. It can be something simple that helps us to clear our heads and be present in the moment. Tune in to hear her advice and how we can “choose calm over chaos” one step at a time. Learn more about Danielle's work at https://teachingwell.life About Our Guest: Danielle A. Nuhfer, M.Ed. has been teaching for 20 years, studying mindfulness for 10, and combining those fields for five. She is the founder of Teaching Well. As an ICF-certified coach and Mindful Schools instructor, Danielle provides teacher wellness coaching and other services to time-crunched teachers trying to find time for self-care. The Path of the Mindful Teacher is her first book. Danielle lives on a small urban homestead in Pennsylvania, US, with her husband, two young sons, a dog, a rabbit, and lots of honey bees. About the Host: Dr. Wendy Oliver is a highly qualified Tennessee teacher and administrator who has pioneered digital learning across multiple states and school districts. She has authored digital teaching standards and developed software that allows teachers to self-assess their knowledge of digital instruction. No matter which hat she's wearing, her goal is simple -- to empower learners. Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter @oliver_dr

We're continuing our conversations on ADHD and family relationships on The ADHD Podcast with a discussion on teens. "But wait," you might be thinking, "I'm no teen... what do I need with this episode?" Just hang with us a bit.We're talking to the authors of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, Drs. Karen Bluth and Mark Bertin, a book not written about teens and ADHD, but too them. It's one of the rare experiences that asks teens directly and personally to think about their ADHD, their relationship with others and their experience at school and work.A Teen ADHD Book for AllWe've read the book and agree: it's an approachable read, not lingering in the complexities of neuro-diversity, but not shying away from the way the brain works. The main focus, however, is around building a healthy social life, independence, good grades, all in a voice that lets the reader know they're not alone when they get frustrated or feel isolated along the way.The authors join us on the show to talk about the tools that help on the way, mindfulness and self-compassion. And this is where we come back around to you all, likely adults, likely not expecting to be introduced so favorably to a book on ADHD and teens. Well, as we hope you'll hear today, our guests are presenting a mindfulness and self-compassion practice as a tool for all of us, as "the engine for change" in our lives. We live with ADHD, we're parents of ADHD kids, our ADHD lives contain multitudes. Giving ourselves a compassionate pat on the back can go far in helping us approach the world with confidence and kindness to others.About Karen Bluth, Ph.D.Karen Bluth is on faculty in the department of psychiatry and a research fellow at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she is founder of the Frank Porter Graham Program on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Families (https://selfcompassion.web.unc.edu). She is a certified instructor of Mindful Self-Compassion, an internationally acclaimed eight-week course created by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer; and is a codeveloper of Self-Compassion for Educators, a self-compassion program offered through Mindful Schools.Bluth is also cocreator of the curriculum Making Friends with Yourself: A Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Teens, the teen adaptation of Mindful Self-Compassion; and Embracing Your Life, the young adult adaptation. She is also author of The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens and The Self-Compassionate Teen. As a mindfulness practitioner for more than forty years, a mindfulness teacher, and an educator with eighteen years of classroom teaching experience, Bluth frequently gives talks, conducts workshops, and teaches classes in self-compassion and mindfulness in educational and community settings. In addition, she trains teachers in Making Friends with Yourself internationally.About Mark Bertin, MDMark Bertin is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, NY. He is author of How Children Thriveand Mindful Parenting for ADHD, which integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care; and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. He is on faculty at New York Medical College and The Windward Institute, on advisory boards for Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read, and on the board of directors for APSARD (the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders). His blog covering topics in child development, mindfulness, and family is available through PsychologyToday.com, Mindful.org, and elsewhere. For information about his online mindfulness classes and other resources, visit https://developmentaldoctor.com.

Megan Erb gets the busyness of life and parenthood. As a full-time working mother of two active little girls, she's struggled with the balance of work, parenting, finding time for play and finding time for exercise and self-care.  Meg has been practicing yoga on and off for 20 years. As a former television and print journalist, crazy schedules, high stress, and intense deadlines dominated her life for far too long. She noticed her young daughter was starting to pick up on her stress and anxiety. And she knew it was time for a change she wanted. Going back to her yoga mat was the answer for both of them.  Meg saw the benefits of yoga in her daughter and knew this was the new path she needed to take.  In the summer of 2019, Meg became a certified kids yoga teacher through Seattle Kids Yoga launching Kids Yoga with Meg July 2019. Meg has taught kids yoga and mindfulness classes through after school enrichment programs as well as family yoga classes at studios in her West Seattle neighborhood. During the pandemic, she switched gears and offered free weekly, kids yoga and mindfulness classes online for her daughters' school, giving everyone the opportunity to learn and practice skills to help them cope with life during the pandemic. Meg is certified in Tween and Teen Yoga through Flow and Grow Yoga and has completed mindfulness training through Mindful Schools. She also co-facilitated a recent family yoga and mindfulness workshop for Seattle Kids Yoga. Currently, Meg is in the process of completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training through The Traveling Yoga School and will be certified in October.  In this conversation, Meg shares why and how she shifted from a 20 year career in journalism, how she integrates yoga in her own home, how she pivoted her new business during the pandemic and her hopes and dreams for the future of Kids Yoga With Meg.  Meg's unique story and perspective will leave you feeling inspired. Listen in NOW! 

In this episode I'm going to lead you through a simple mindfulness lesson that I practice with my students at school. This lesson is a part of the Mindful Schools curriculum for teaching kids Mindfulness. In 2019 I took two courses through Mindful Schools and began teaching students in my school their Mindfulness Lessons. The kids responded really well to these lessons, that I wanted to share one with you in this episode. Mindfulness is being aware of the present moment without any judgment. You can listen by yourself or with your child as I guide you through these mindful moments. For more lessons, visit www.educationalimpactacademy.com

In a "normal" year, schools and educators have response plans in place. If this, then this. But what happens in a year like 2020-2021? How can we support our students and communities? The Mindful Schools team candidly discusses what's arising in their communities and how they're unpacking a year's worth of challenges during *yet another* transition back to school.

In today's episode, we sit down with certified mindfulness instructor Sarah Rudell Beach to discuss what mindfulness is and is not and how it may be just the thing you need in your life!Like what you heard from Sarah?  Check out her books!--365 Mindful Meditations and Mantras for Busy Mothers--Mindful Moments for Busy Moms--And Breathe...: Daily meditations and mantras for greater calm, balance, and joy--Mindfulness for Children: Simple activities for parents and children to create greater focus, resilience, and joy--Your Mindful Pregnancy: Meditations and practices for a stress-free, happy, and healthy pregnancyThank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover?Email:  mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.comInstagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeWe hope you enjoy this week's episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you're really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.This episode uses the following resources:--Anderson, Marc & M2 Foundation. Available at: http://m2foundation.org/--Mindful Schools. Available at: https://www.mindfulschools.org/--Rudell Beach, Sarah. Available at: https://www.brilliantmindfulness.com/ & https://www.leftbrainbuddha.com--Williams, M. and Penman, D., 2011. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World. New York: Rodale.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast)

In today's episode, Billy talks about his struggle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation and how mindfulness helped him deal with those feelings in a much healthier way.  Oh, and Brian bought a school bus!!!Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover?Email:  mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.comInstagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeWe hope you enjoy this week's episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you're really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.This episode uses the following resources:--Anderson, Marc & M2 Foundation. Available at: http://m2foundation.org/--Bernabei, Paul, Cody, Tom. and Cole, Michael, 2004. Top 20 Teens: Discovering The Best-Kept Thinking, Learning, & Communicating Secrets Of Successful Teenagers. St. Paul, MN: Top 20 Training.--Campbell, Jeff. “Teacher Burnout Statistics 2020 - Definition, Causes & Solutions.” Middle Class Dad, 11 Nov. 2020, newmiddleclassdad.com/teacher-burnout-statistics.--Mindful Schools. Available at: https://www.mindfulschools.org/--Rudell Beach, Sarah. Available at: https://www.brilliantmindfulness.com/ & https://www.leftbrainbuddha.com--Williams, M. and Penman, D., 2011. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World. New York: Rodale.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast)

We're living amidst many challenges right now. What's supporting you, right now? Alan, Argos, and Megan talk candidly about the role that mindfulness plays in acknowledging and embracing emotions, and perhaps being with them in a more skillful way.Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.

Mindfulness is spreading. Even toy companies are starting to get into the mix. In this episode, we explore the opportunities and pitfalls that come with the commercialization of mindfulness.Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.

Shannon sits down with good friend and Dharma teacher, Lisa Goddard.Lisa Goddard has been practicing meditation and yoga since 1999 and has been facilitating these practices since 2000.Inspired by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Ajahn Chah, Lisa received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Zen Hospice Project and Mindful Schools. She is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.Lisa teaches weekly in Carbondale and Aspen. https://www.roaringforkinsight.org/

Shelter-in-place has challenged Mindful Schools to deeply rethink how we support educators at our in-depth, week-long (and typically in-person) mindfulness retreats––a focal element of our Mindful Teacher Certification Program. Megan, Argos, and Alan discuss how the shift to virtual-at-home retreats has opened new doors to support and empower educators to integrate mindfulness into daily life.

Discussing something you're passionate about can be difficult––whether you're at work, at school, or at home. This week we're talking about the willingness to listen, to disagree, to be open, and to be uncomfortable. Explore this resource: Three Elements of Mindful Communication from Mindful Schools.

Vinny Ferraro has been a practitioner of insight meditation (vipassanā) since the mid 90's and he is the co-founder of the Dharma Punxs. He's been the guiding teacher of Sangha in San Francisco for 15 years. He is also a nationally recognized leader in designing and implementing interventions for at-risk adolescents and is a senior trainer for Mindful Schools. Ferraro explains that our nervous system is trying to protect us from danger and it often becomes hyper vigilant. This can make us very uncomfortable in our experience. It can also cause us to check out - run through addiction, relationships, food and a thousand other things. Your mind can literally hijack your life. Ferraro explains that mindfulness is almost a silver bullet because for most people it can put us back in relationship with ourselves and our bodies and direct our attention to a different dimension of our experience. Then we are freed up to place our attention on things we feel are worthy. Our awareness becomes almost a super power. In this podcast, he also explains that self-compassion and letting go of the tyranny of perfection is critical. Life is not something you can do wrong. Once we're able to see obstacles as doorways, then we see that whatever we think was IN the way IS the way.  We can literally turn curses into blessings using the alchemy of presence.  More From Vinny Ferraro Official Website: https://vinnyferraro.org/

Oren Jay Sofer is the author of the acclaimed new book Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication, a practical guidebook for having more effective, satisfying conversations. He is also co-author of two books on teaching mindfulness to teens and adolescents: The Mindful Schools Curriculum for Adolescents and Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Teens. Oren leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication and meditation at retreat centers and educational settings around the United States. A member of the Spirit Rock Teacher's Council, he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University, teaches in the Insight Meditation community, and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. Oren creates mindfulness training programs for a number of organizations, including Mindful Schools, Kaiser Permanente, Calm, SImple Habit, and 10% Happier. He is also the founder of Next Step Dharma and Mindful Healthcare. For more information, visit www.OrenJaySofer.com.In this episode:Oren shares his story of finding meditation and why he is so passionate about mindfulness and communicationOren discusses how mindfulness can be applied to communication to support more satisfying and effective conversationsWe discuss how to have difficult conversations including practical strategies for regulating your emotions, your body, and your mind when stressed, triggered, or upsetWe explore moving from reaction to choiceWe explore how to listen deeplyFor show notes visit www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastEnjoying the show? Please rate it on iTunes. Thanks for listening!Support the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)