Podcasts about Mindfulness

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4135: Courtney Carver explains that the fear of missing out has one real remedy, and it is presence rather than more effort. She names the signs of FOMO, from saying yes when your heart says no to endless scrolling, then offers five practices for staying present, including turning off devices and choosing depth over breadth. What she is after is JOMO: the joy of missing out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/fomo Quotes to ponder: "When you are truly present, there is no regret for the past, or fear of the future." "FOMO signals a lack of engagement. If you are worried about what you are missing, you cannot be present." "Letting go of FOMO means abandoning the need to catch up, keep up, and measure up in exchange for a chance to connect and engage with what or who is right in front of you." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hoy la escritora, conferencista y experta en ho'oponopono Mabel Katz nos habla sobre la relación que tenemos con el dinero. ¿Por qué es clave aprender a soltar y confiar? y cómo integrar la certeza y la gratitud como herramientas para transformar nuestra realidad financiera. Escucha este episodio. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir

¿Cómo se complementan el eros y la ternura? El Dr. Walter Riso explica las diferencias entre el amor y la pasión. Escúchalo en este episodio. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir

Where Has All My Energy Gone? — High-Functioning Anxiety & Exhaustion Relief | Guided Meditation If you've ever collapsed onto the edge of the bed at the end of a perfectly "fine" day and thought, "where has all my energy gone? I didn't even do anything today," this episode is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the exhaustion of high-functioning anxiety, the quiet cost of holding everything together while everyone else sees someone coping just fine. We slow the body first with the extended exhale, four counts in and eight counts out, gently unwinding the shallow, high-chest breathing that builds up during a long day of performing calm, the same kind of over-breathing Martin worked with often on ambulance call-outs as a paramedic.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.

Send us Fan MailToday we're releasing a new episode from a brand new series called the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series! I wanted to do something extra special to celebrate 1,000 podcast episodes recorded here at Boundless Body Radio, a milestone that we hit on June 24, 2026!These episodes are actually not new, although they might be new to you! When we first got started back in October, 2020, I was so fortunate that so many incredible people said "YES" to being hosted on the show, however, we didn't have very many listeners at the time!Today, we get thousands of downloads every single month, and are usually included in the top 150 Fitness and Nutrition Podcasts on the Apple Podcast charts!To honor our amazing guests, I will be selecting one of those original episodes and posting them here on for this special series!As I was going through these episodes again, I remembered how valuable these conversations actually were. it was really striking how much the information these experts have shared has born out to be even more accurate several years later.The audio quality of a show was not as good back then as it is now, but I still really hope you enjoy these episodes, and find them relevant and helpful to you today!Cheers, thanks as always for listening, and I really hope you enjoy this episode of the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series!Inhale. Exhale. A breath may be simple, and you do it mostly without thinking about it, but it is incredibly important. Bestselling author and journalist James Nestor has been involved with investigating breath for over a decade. And his work is incredible.He wrote the book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What The Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves in 2014, all about the sport of free diving, literally diving to the depths of the ocean on a single breath. In 2020, he wrote the bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, an amazing deep dive into the importance of proper breathing, why we have forgotten about its importance, and how to practically incorporate proper breathing strategies. We are so grateful for James and his work, and we are glad he took the time to speak with us today!Find James at-www.mrjamesnestor.comSpecial love to-CalmThe Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeownFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Rejection does not define your worth. This guided meditation will help you release the need for external validation, heal rejection wounds and return to inner peace - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees.In this guided meditation for rejection and self-worth, discover how to let go of the need for approval, overcome people-pleasing and reconnect with your true value. Drawing on Taoist philosophy and Inner Child healing practices, this calming meditation explores how rejection can become redirection—and why your worth can never be given or taken away by another person. Release external validation, self-doubt and fear of rejection as you build self-acceptance, inner peace, emotional resilience and trust in yourself and the flow of life.⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYLearn more about David's online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comSubscribe to David's FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: GUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubLOVE & RELATIONSHIPS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zID3yxrdCbbZFuKHCwgV6qhX&si=-zdah_z6MiSZIl0tIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

We clean our homes, organize our closets, and clear physical clutter — but what about the mess we're carrying in our minds and #emotions?Francine spent years blaming her job, her circumstances, her family, and other people for how unhappy she felt. Then she realized something uncomfortable but liberating: she was the one who had to #change. In this episode, we explore what happens when we #stopblaming,  #takeresponsibility for our inner world, and begin changing the patterns that keep us stuck. Listen now to this interview with Francine Juhlin, Warrior Princess of Personal Change and #author of "The Butterfly Who Changed Everything", to learn practical keys, tips and tools for transforming yourself from #caterpillartobutterfly -- with fun and ease! Check out Francine's newest book, The Butterfly Who Changed Everything: A Journey of Self Discovery at: https://a.co/d/08WfDHJVLearn even more and connect with Francine at:https://www.facebook.com/PersonalChangeWarriorshttps://www.youtube.com/@francinejuhlinhttps://personalchangewarriors.com/#PersonalChange #PersonalDevelopment #SelfHealing #InnerHealing #MeditationPractice #HolisticHealth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #RootCauseHealing #PersonalGrowth #TransformYourLife #HappinessJourney #FindingHappiness #MindfulLiving #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation #MeditationForBeginners #SpiritualGrowth #SelfDiscovery #PositiveChange #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #PeoplePleasing #TheButterflyWhoChangedEverything_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

What if happiness is not something we need to create or strive for, but something we discover when we soften and let go? In this guided meditation, we awaken through the body, inviting the energy of a smile into the eyes, heart, belly and whole field of awareness. As we relax habitual tension and release the effort to control our experience, we begin to sense the aliveness and openness that are already here. The practice guides us to rest back into presence—meeting sensations, sounds and thoughts with a receptive awareness. Again and again, we discover that the pathway to happiness can be surprisingly simple: relaxing our grasping and allowing ourselves to be fully here. This meditation is especially supportive for: Relaxation and stress relief Mindfulness and embodied presence Letting go of tension and over-efforting Cultivating happiness and inner peace Reconnecting with the aliveness of the present moment   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.27 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24838/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

En este episodio, la psicóloga clínica y terapeuta Mariana Bermúdez profundiza sobre los patrones en el amor y por qué solemos elegir parejas con las que terminamos sufriendo. ¿Cómo identificar las señales de alerta en una relación, la diferencia entre atracción y compatibilidad? Descúbrelo en este hoy. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir

Si ya te cansaste de los desplantes de tu pareja. Hoy, el Dr. César Lozano te explica cómo dejar una relación en la que ya no estás feliz. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.27 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24838/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Why Do I Feel Dizzy? — Anxiety-Induced Lightheadedness Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-4-8 Breathing If the floor has ever seemed to tilt beneath you, or the room's gone soft and swimming for no reason at all, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with anxiety-induced dizziness, the frightening, light-headed feeling that convinces you something is medically wrong, when the real cause may simply be anxious breathing. We slow the body first with 4-4-8 breathing (in for four, hold for four, and a long, slow exhale for eight), a technique Martin has used often as a paramedic kneeling beside people who were certain they were about to collapse. For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving next month.

We often think we need confidence, motivation, or certainty before we act—but the brain usually works in the opposite direction.In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores how the brain uses prediction, feedback, and experience to update what it believes is possible.You'll learn:Why the brain constantly predicts what will happen nextHow prediction error gives the brain new informationWhat Albert Bandura's research on self-efficacy tells us about building confidenceWhy actually doing something creates evidence that thinking and planning cannotHow feedback can recalibrate confidence over timeWhy uncertainty does not automatically mean a decision is wrongHow small experiments can build both confidence and clarityA simple process to try:Notice the predictionTake the smallest action that can test itLook honestly at the feedbackUpdate what you believeConfidence is not always the entrance requirement. Sometimes it is what your brain builds after you walk through the door.Key takeaway: You don't always act because you know. Sometimes you know because you acted. ★ Support this podcast ★

What story does your calendar tell?Not the story you hope it tells.Not the story you wish it told.The story it tells today.In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores why so many women unintentionally schedule themselves last. She explains why health often loses to urgent responsibilities, how decision fatigue makes healthy choices more difficult, and why waiting for life to slow down rarely works.Inside this episode you'll learn:Why August often feels overwhelmingWhy health doesn't feel urgent until it suddenly isHow decision fatigue affects healthy choicesThe difference between leftover space and protected spaceWhy fantasy schedules often lead to frustrationOne simple challenge to help you begin protecting your health this weekThis episode continues our August series on creating space—helping you build healthy habits that work in real life instead of waiting for the "perfect" schedule.If you're ready to go beyond the podcast, inside the SugarFreeMD Membership we're working together on building realistic calendars, protecting what matters most, and creating sustainable habits that fit real life—not fantasy life.Inside Lifestyle Support Monthly, we help women build realistic systems that make healthy decisions easier—even during busy seasons like summer. Join at: www.sugarfreemd.com/LSM.Free 2-Pound Plan Call!Want to jump start your weight loss? Schedule a free call where Dr. Stacy Heimburger will work with you to create a personalized plan to lose 2 pounds in one week, factoring in your unique circumstances, challenges, and aspirations. Schedule now! www.sugarfreemd.com/2poundThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

What are the things we can do today to help minimize our chances of developing dementia as we age?Dr. Tommy Wood is a physician and neuroscientist, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, and author of The Stimulated Mind.The book takes on a belief many of us still hold, that the adult brain becomes fixed at an early age and then declines from there. Tommy traces that idea back to 1906 and to the words of a Nobel laureate. Then he unpacks what the latest research and data say, and it's not what you might think.This is a conversation about a tough subject, mental decline and dementia. Many of us have been touched by this in our own families, and what Tommy has to say gives all of us hope that we have more agency than we think when it comes to this part of our health.Tommy and Mike get into the 14 modifiable risk factors named by the Lancet Commission, why midlife is when risk starts to diverge, and the three buckets Tommy sorts everything into: stimulus, supply, and support. Mike talks about his grandfather, who had vascular dementia and covered for it so well that the family did not see it for years.Tommy tells us that “At 70 years old now, you are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than any other time in history.” The trajectory is not fixed, but there's a lot more work to be done.Enjoy the conversation.____________________________________________Links & ResourcesDr. Tommy Wood's Website: drtommywood.comDr. Tommy Wood's Book: The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any AgeBetterBrain, where Tommy is Chief Science Officer: betterbrain.comSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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No es bueno cargar con emociones que te intoxican y que no te dejan pensar claro. El Dr. César Lozano te enseña a hacer un détox emocional y dejar ese peso que cargas, pero no necesitas.  Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

Nuestra oyente nos cuenta que salió de una relación tóxica y curó heridas, gracias al amor de un “buen hombre”, pero ella afirma que no supo corresponderle... Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

Anxiety Relief for Irritability & Overwhelm — I Just Need to Feel Calm Again | Alternate Nostril Breathing Guided Meditation Anxiety relief for those days when everything is getting under your skin. This ten minute guided meditation is for the moment you catch yourself thinking "I just need to feel calm again" — when the noise, the questions, the one more thing have worn your patience thin, your shoulders are tight, your jaw is clenched, and your voice is sharper than you meant it to be. Underneath irritation there is almost always something quieter. You're tired. You're overloaded. You've been holding too much together. Today we use alternate nostril breathing — nadi shodhana, the balancing breath — breathing in for four and out for six, giving your mind one gentle thing to do at a time while your nervous system finds its way back down. Slow, rhythmic breathwork for stress relief, overwhelm and an overstimulated nervous system. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, Calming Anxiety is a daily ten minute guided meditation for anxiety relief, panic attacks, stress and sleep. You don't have to become a different person today. You don't have to be endlessly patient. You simply need a little more space. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – I just need to feel calm again * 00:20 – When the smallest things get under your skin * 00:47 – What's underneath the irritation * 01:13 – Welcome — this is your moment * 01:31 – Finding your quiet place * 01:42 – Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) explained * 02:23 – Guided breathing — in for four, out for six * 04:24 – Softening the shoulders, forehead and hands * 04:56 – Visualisation — laying the weight down * 05:44 – Today's gentle affirmations * 08:04 – You don't have to become a different person * 08:21 – Three daily caring tips * 09:14 – Returning to the room * 10:05 – Anchored, sharing and closing thoughts 

Why does meditation feel so hard, even when you're doing everything "right"? On this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley sit down with Peter Russell, Cambridge-trained physicist, consciousness teacher, and author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying, to unpack the one shift that changes everything: effort itself is the obstacle.Peter spent over 50 years teaching meditation and consciousness studies, and in this conversation he breaks down why the "monkey mind" isn't a personal failure, it's a natural brain function, and why trying to control your thoughts is exactly what keeps you stuck. Will and Karen dig into the practical side of effortless meditation, how to return to presence instead of forcing it, what to do when boredom or drowsiness hits, and why letting go of expectations (yes, even the goal of enlightenment) is the fastest way to actually reach a quieter mind.The conversation also moves into deeper territory: the science of what meditation does to your brain (alpha and delta rhythms, the default mode network, the stress response), and the big question Peter's spent a lifetime circling as both a physicist and a meditator, who is the "I" behind all of our thoughts?In this episode:Why trying to control your thoughts makes meditation harder, not easierThe difference between staying present and returning to presenceWhat the "monkey mind" is actually doing, and why it's not the enemyHow self-created discontent and imagined disasters drive daily stressThe neuroscience of meditation: alpha waves, the default mode network, and the relaxation responseQuantum physics, consciousness, and the question "who am I really?"Simple ways to build a mini-meditation practice into everyday lifeAbout our guest:Peter Russell holds degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science from the University of Cambridge. He studied meditation and Eastern philosophy in India and has spent five decades teaching mindfulness and consciousness studies. He is the author of twelve books, including How to Meditate Without Even Trying (foreword by Eckhart Tolle), From Science to God, and Letting Go of Nothing.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a top-ranked spirituality podcast hosted by Will Rodriguez and Karen Endsley, exploring consciousness, spiritual awakening, and metaphysics through a skeptic's lens. New episodes stream free on New Reality TV (newrealitytv.com, Roku, FireTV).The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

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Many people don't take ownership of their own pleasure. Whether you don't feel deserving, feel like it's a partner's responsibility, were taught it's selfish, or just never thought about it in this way - my guest Brooke Bralove wants you to know you deserve pleasure. Join us as we delve into taking ownership of your own pleasure and the steps to get you there.Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube and use discount code CINDYFind Brooke BraloveMentioned in this episode:Mindfulness with Dr. Lori BrottoWhat are you saying with your touch with Dr. Sara NasserzadehEmbracing your desire and sexual agencyThe pleasure crisis and why good sex mattersORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual GardenJOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good SexFOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkeyVISIT my website and blog

There's a moment that happens to most of us, usually in the middle of something small, washing dishes, sitting at a red light, when we realize we haven't actually been here at all. We've been replaying a conversation from yesterday, or rehearsing one that hasn't happened yet. Heather Elliott, founder of Mindful Change and a mindset expert with two decades of experience, joins host Avik to unpack why mindfulness isn't about clearing your mind, how to work with anxious or racing thoughts instead of fighting them, and a simple way to move into what she calls the observer position when you're feeling overwhelmed. About the Guest: Heather Elliott is the founder and CEO of Mindful Change, a mindset and relationship coaching practice she has run since 2005. She holds degrees in psychology and education, is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Core Belief Engineering, and is the author of Same Shit Different Day, helping individuals, couples, and business owners identify and transform the limiting beliefs behind recurring life patterns. Key Takeaways: Mindfulness isn't about emptying the mind, it's about noticing what you're focused on and asking whether it's taking you somewhere you actually want to go. Move into the "observer position": picture your worry or fear sitting in a chair across from you, then examine it with some distance instead of being consumed by it. Anxiety and depression often have a story underneath them, tracing that story is frequently more useful than just trying to calm the feeling on the surface. Writing down racing worries at night can let your mind feel heard, so it can quiet down instead of looping. Question your own emotional reactions before assuming someone meant to hurt you, most relationship conflict comes from unverified interpretation, not actual intent. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://mindfulchange.com Free Course: https://mindfulchange.com/course 5D Psychology Info: https://mindfulchange.com/5d Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Moment We Realize We Weren't Actually Here — the real question behind this episode [02:22] The Biggest Misconception About Mindfulness [05:22] What People Are Actually Doing When They Practice Mindfulness Well [10:57] How Mindfulness Addresses Anxiety and Depression at the Root [13:41] Using the Observer Position When You're Overwhelmed in the Moment [18:51] One Piece of Advice: Question Your Emotions Before Assuming Intent (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

As he helps his youngest child prepare for her first day of school, Rohan offers us all a chance to practice three unique approaches to learning. Whether we're hearing a new idea, analyzing that new idea, or putting that idea into practice, the steps laid out in today's meditation lead us towards deeper understanding. Above all, Rohan suggests infusing our studies, or mindfulness practice, with a sense of play, a sense of fun, which can help us eagerly seek out opportunities to refine our skills.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What's actually wrong with being told to just let it go?Cynthia Abulafia breaks down why letting go might be the worst advice spirituality ever gave us, and why turning toward what activates you does more than release ever could. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindfulness into the pulsation underneath every trigger, every ego spiral, and every moment you catch yourself performing peace instead of actually feeling it. Cynthia and Melissa get into the goddess as a model for staying in the mess of real life, instead of climbing a ladder out of it.What you'll learn:Why letting go quietly teaches you to disassociateThe real difference between a trigger and an activationHow non-duality gets used to dodge real accountabilityCynthia Abulafia is a yoga therapist and author of Embodying the Goddess: How to Awaken Curiosity and Reverence on the Spiritual Path. She spent 15 years inside direct-path non-duality teaching before turning her focus to why the body, not transcendence, is where the real work happens. Her work maps a way back into the heart that does not require leaving it in the first place.Find Cynthia's book Embodying the Goddess and all links at: mindlove.com/468Ready to turn toward what you would normally push away, with people who actually get it? Join the free Mind Love Collective for the kind of intimate community where breakthroughs happen. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.25 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24833/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Hoy, el terapeuta Ricardo Perret habla sobre el fenómeno de la victimización y cómo el apego al dolor afecta nuestra salud física y emocional. ¿Cuáles son las estrategias para transformar nuestra historia y reconectar con nuestro poder interior? ¡Escucha este episodio! Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

Nuestro oyente cuenta que su pareja ha presentado graves síntomas de depresión luego de la pérdida de su bebé. Ahora, él no sabe cómo manejar esta situación Esto le contestó el Dr. Lozano. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.25 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24833/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Comparison Anxiety — A Guided Meditation for When You Feel Behind in Life | Box Breathing Comparison anxiety can creep in on the most ordinary days — that quiet sense that everyone else has the job, the relationship, the plan, and you're still standing at the same crossroads. This guided meditation is for anyone who feels like the only one who hasn't got it together, using box breathing (4-4-4-4) to calm the nervous system before a set of gentle affirmations that put the measuring stick down for good. Download the free Anchored app — the one app with no feed, no likes, nothing to compare yourself against — at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, this episode gently separates life-stage comparison anxiety from doomscrolling — it's not about the scroll itself, but about what we do to ourselves when we hold our own life up against someone else's highlight reel. You'll be guided through steady box breathing, then a golden-light visualisation and a set of affirmations to help you feel calm, grounded, and enough exactly as you are. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold Open: The Only One Who Hasn't Got It Together* 01:00 – Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)* 05:00 – Golden Light Affirmations* 09:00 – 3 Daily Caring Tips* 10:00 – Outro & Anchored 

Okay, this week's conversation went WAY off-roading.

In this episode, multi-business owner and mom of three Dani Lynnes joins the show to discuss her journey growing a seven-figure childcare center in North Dakota, alongside managing an Airbnb, a farm, a tote rental company, and a family sports schedule. Dani opens up about the pivotal moment that forced her to shift from a hands-on director to a systems-oriented COO, leading to the creation of "the dashboard"—a Trello-based organization system that helps busy moms and entrepreneurs streamline their lives, reduce decision fatigue, and reclaim their freedom. She also shares her raw perspective on navigating the comparison traps of social media, leaning into faith after the sudden loss of her father, and learning to prioritize health, sleep, and alignment over superficial markers of success. About Dani Lynnes Dani Lynnes is a business owner, systems strategist, and creator of The Dashboard—a simple operating system that helps established entrepreneurs organize their priorities, reduce overwhelm, and make confident decisions. As the owner of multiple businesses, including a successful childcare center, real estate ventures, and other entrepreneurial endeavors, Dani understands what it takes to balance growth, leadership, and family without sacrificing what matters most. Known for her practical, no-fluff approach, Dani teaches business owners how to create systems that bring clarity, increase productivity, and free up mental space so they can focus on the work that truly moves the needle. Her mission is simple: help entrepreneurs stop managing chaos and start leading with intention. Connect with Dani on LinkedIn Follow Dani on Instagram Check out Dani's freebie 30 Minute Weekly Reset   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

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Amy Leigh Mercree is a bestselling author of nineteen books, journals, and card decks. She is the creator of Atomic Healing™, a media personality, holistic health expert, and world renowned medical intuitive. She instructs internationally sharing Meet Your Goddess Guides, Ancestral and Karmic Shamanism, Spirit Writing with the Grandmothers of the Seven Directions, and the Atomic Healing™ Method: Medical Intuitive Certification.Amy is an internationally acclaimed medical intuitive with 24 years of experience. Using a combination of spirituality and science, Amy's job is finding the root cause of imbalances in the body. She's helped thousands of people find the root causes of numerous mild and moderate medical conditions and uncover their bodies wisdom to heal permanently.Mercree has been featured in Glamour Magazine, Women's Health, Inc. Magazine, Shape, The Huffington Post, Your Tango, Soul and Spirit Magazine, Mind Body Green, CBS, NBC, Hello Giggles, Reader's Digest, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, ABC, First for Women, Country Living, CW, FOX, Bustle, Well+Good, Refinery 29, Hello Glow, She Knows, Thrive Global, Spartan, Poosh, Parade Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more.Mercree is the author of “The Spiritual Girl's Guide to Dating,” “Joyful Living: 101 Ways to Transform Your Spirit and Revitalize Your Life,” “The Compassion Revolution: 30 Days of Living from the Heart,” “A Little Bit of Chakras: An Introduction to Energy Healing,” “The Chakras and Crystals Cookbook: Juices, Smoothies, Sorbets, Salads, and Crystal Infusions to Empower Your Energy Centers,” “A Little Bit of Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness,” “Recipes for Natural Living: Essential Oils Handbook,” “Recipes for Natural Living: Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook,” “A Little Bit of Mindfulness: An Introduction to Being Present,” “The Mood Book: Crystals, Oils, and Rituals to Elevate Your Spirit,” “A Little Bit of Goddess: An Introduction to the Divine Feminine,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Chakras: Your Personal Path to Energy Healing,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Meditation: Your Personal Path to Mindfulness,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Mindfulness: Your Personal Path to Awareness,” “100 Days to Calm: A Journal for Finding Everyday Tranquility,” “The Healing Home: Your Room-by-Room Guide to Positive Vibes,” “Blissful Baths: 40 Rituals for Self-Care and Relaxation,” “Aura Alchemy: Learn to Sense Energy Fields, Interpret the Color Spectrum, and Manifest Success,” and “The Atomic Element Healing Oracle: A 44-Card Deck & Guidebook.”In This Episode, We Explore:How ancestral energy shapes our current reality and deepens self-understandingThe way our internal energy, including both light and shadow, shows up in our auraWhy humans act as projectors, with the external world reflecting our inner stateHow energy projection influences our relationships and daily interactionsThe power of awareness and mindset shifts to transform our reality and life experiencesLearn more about Amy Leigh Mercree on her website: www.AmyLeighMercree.comFollow Amy Leigh Mercree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Facebook:https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamamyleighmercreeGet Amy's Grounding Joy Bundle for free here: https://amyleighmercree.com/amazon-review/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney's favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

Quiet Courage: The Unsung Bravery of Small StepsWe often glorify dramatic transformations and heroic leaps, but lasting change happens through quiet, consistent choices. Sit around the virtual campfire with Wyce Thoughts as we celebrate the subtle art of showing up, building micro-habits, and tending the steady embers of everyday bravery.WebsiteFollow on X Follow on YoutubeFollow  Purple Pit Studios 

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Una de nuestras oyentes está recién divorciada y le pregunta al Dr. César Lozano si la van a querer como gordibuena. Esto le contestó el Dr. Lozano. Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

¡Ya no te quieren... pero sigues ahí! Hoy te vamos a decir cuando eres la prioridad de alguien y cuando no le importas. ¡Escúchanos y saca tus conclusiones! Disfruta el podcast de Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano en Uforia App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Uforia Podcasts en YouTube y en ViX. ¿Cómo te sentiste al escuchar este Episodio? Déjanos tus comentarios, suscríbete y cuéntanos cuáles otros temas te gustaría oír en #porelplacerdevivir 

Days after narrowly surviving a catastrophic flood, meditation teacher Delson Armstrong joins Michael Taft to consider what remains when spiritual ideas fall away. Their conversation explores primal awareness, the spiritual ego, and Delson's forthcoming collection of Sanskrit aphorisms—a “love letter to the exhausted seeker” synthesizing Buddhism, Vedānta, Yoga, Sāṃkhya, and Tantra. They also discuss paraconsciousness, karma and divine play, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Śrī Vidyā and Lalitā, and the challenge of teaching with authority without taking the role of guru too seriously.Delson Armstrong is a meditation teacher whose work brings together Buddhist, yogic, and tantric traditions. A teacher of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation, he is known especially for his expertise in the jhānas and other deep meditative states. He is also authorized to teach all seven stages of Lahiri Mahasaya's Kriya Yoga and practices in the Śrī Vidyā and Trika lineages. Delson teaches internationally, offering retreats, workshops, and individual guidance focused on awakening, freedom from suffering, and translating ancient contemplative methods for modern practitioners.Learn more about Delson Armstrong here.You can support the creation of future episodes of this podcast by contributing through Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Title NSDR / Non-Sleep Deep Rest — Reach Deep Rest Without Forcing It | 10-Minute Physiological Sigh Meditation If you feel tired in a way that sleep never seems to touch — wired, switched-on, unable to power down even when you're exhausted — this 10-minute NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) session is for you. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, this guided meditation helps you reach deep rest without forcing it, resetting an overstimulated nervous system while you're still awake to feel it happen. Today's practice is built around the physiological sigh — a double breath in through the nose followed by one long, slow breath out. Research from Stanford found it's one of the fastest ways to bring the body down out of high alert, flipping the biological off switch and engaging the vagus nerve. From there we let the breath go completely free and sink into non-sleep deep rest: nothing to solve, nothing to reach, entirely off duty. Whether you're looking for anxiety relief in the middle of a racing day, a way to quiet a "tired but wired" mind, or a daily NSDR habit to protect your calm, give yourself permission to lie down, soften, and let the whole system settle. ⏱️ Time Chapters00:00 – "The Tiredness Sleep Doesn't Touch" (Why You Need Deep Rest, Not More Sleep)00:36 – Today's Focus: I Can Reach Deep Rest Without Forcing It00:41 – Introduction from Martin & Anchored App Overview01:16 – Resetting the Nervous System Before We Rest01:38 – The Physiological Sigh & the Stanford Research Behind It01:56 – Settling In: Lying Down, Letting the Body Fall Heavy02:15 – Guided Physiological Sighs (Three Rounds Together)03:15 – Letting the Breath Go Free: Effortless Rise & Fall04:31 – Planting Today's Truth: The Warm Amber Light04:52 – NSDR Affirmations for Nervous-System Reset (First Pass)06:32 – Staying Off Duty: Nothing to Solve, Nothing to Reach06:41 – Affirmations for Deep Subconscious Integration (Second Pass)08:00 – Reuniting Mind, Body & Soul: You Are Worthy08:27 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Building an NSDR Habit09:12 – Gently Awakening & Returning to the Room09:47 – Closing Reflection & Notice How You Feel Now09:55 – Outro, Community Support, & Sign-off

"...these are qualities that are core to who we are. And there's times where we may be underusing strengths. And one of them I'll give for Nurses. Often one of our strengths as a profession, is kindness. We're caring. We're compassionate. Everybody says that about Nurse. We know that.But how many of us would underuse kindness for ourselves? At some level, potentially. I mean, it's so easy. We're caring, giving to others, but we may be underusing it for ourselves. These strengths are to be used, the goal is to use them to benefit ourselves and others." ~Chad Sanders RN, BSN, NC-BC, MSc APPCP, MBSP Certified FacilitatorAh-Ha MomentsNurse Coaching begins with knowing and caring for ourselves. Chad reflects on his own experiences with burnout and the tension nurses can feel when healthcare systems don't align with their values. Integrative Nurse Coaching helped him recognize that his own well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth are foundational to how we care for and coach others.Know your strengths and learn to live them. Chad introduces the VIA Character Strengths and encourages listeners to identify the qualities that are essential, energizing, and natural to who they are. Rather than simply knowing your strengths, he invites you to practice them mindfully and consider how they can support you through challenges, relationships, nursing practice, and everyday life.Mindfulness and character strengths can become powerful partners. Through practices such as mindful strength use, strength spotting, reflection, and intentional awareness, we can become more present to what is best within ourselves and others. Chad's work reminds us that strengths don't eliminate adversity, and they can provide meaningful resources for navigating it while supporting well-being.Nurse Coaching can evolve into something uniquely your own. Chad's journey has led him to combine positive psychology, mindfulness, music, movement, character strengths, and group coaching into his emerging Embody Your Strengths Coaching practice. His story is a beautiful example of how Nurse Coaches can evolve over time, bringing your own interests, talents, experiences, and even playfulness into how you serve others.Links and ResourcesIntegrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION! podcastChad's LinkedInChad's InstagramConnect Wellness™ websiteNewsletter: Embodied Rhythm & Inner Intelligence Review™VIA Institute on Character: Free VIA Character Strengths SurveyPublished research:Wellbeing and Nursing Burnout — Journal of Happiness and Health (2022)Interprofessional Substance Use Disorders Education — American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (2020)Interprofessional Psychiatry Education — Academic Psychiatry (2017)*****Integrative Nurse Coach Academy I Integrative Nurse Coach FoundationWe provide nurses with a global community for learning, networking, and reconnecting. Thank you for listening.  We LOVE Nurses!Please leave us a 5 star rating and a positive comment about an episode you love!Follow Integrative Nurse Coach Academy on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInLearn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach AcademySchedule a free call with one of our awesome admissions specialists here>> and get your questions answered!Use the code 'ACTION' at checkout and get $100 off the Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program (Parts 1 & 2 Bundle). 

In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Ailey Jolie, Chartered Psychologist, somatic psychologist, certified sex therapist, and creator of INBODY, for a conversation about what embodiment actually means beyond the performance of being calm, sensual, regulated, or healed. Together they explore why disembodiment and dissociation can be intelligent survival strategies, how food and sexuality both ask us to reconnect with hunger, desire, permission, disgust, control, pleasure, and shame, and why the body cannot be separated from the larger cultural systems that taught us to leave it. This conversation moves through eating disorder recovery, sexual trauma, chronic illness, pleasure, sensuality, intergenerational stories, and the body as a doorway into the unconscious. The invitation is not to force yourself back into the body, but to bring mind and body back into relationship with more consciousness, safety, and truth.Applications are now open to the public for Cohort 4 of Inner Compass Academy.ICA is Vanessa's 10-week depth psychology training for therapists, coaches, space holders, creatives, seekers, and anyone who wants to go beyond surface-level self-help and learn how to work more deeply with shadow, the unconscious, embodiment, relational patterns, dreams, archetypes, and the symbolic life.This is not a program promising quick formulas or coaching scripts. It is a certificate training rooted in depth, Jungian theory, relationship, liberation psychology, and the kind of inner work that changes how we hold ourselves and others.Cohort 4 begins September 13.Learn more and apply here:https://www.vanessabennett.com/inner-compass-academyFor educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.Resources & ReferencesAiley JolieWebsite: https://www.aileyjolie.com/INBODY MethodLearn more about Ailey's body-based healing work and 14-week INBODY program: https://www.inbodymethod.com/About Ailey Jolie & INBODY https://www.inbodymethod.com/aboutApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-this-body/id1749208603Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileyjolie/Substack: https://aileyjolie.substack.com/In This Body Podcast https://in-this-body.com/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-this-body/id1749208603Gabor Matéhttps://drgabormate.com/Marion Woodman — Addiction to Perfectionhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330307/addiction-to-perfection-by-marion-woodman/C. G. Jung / Jungian AnalysisInternational Association for Analytical Psychology: https://iaap.org/jung-analytical-psychology/Pacifica Graduate Institutehttps://www.pacifica.edu/If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This talk was given by Sean Coyle at Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville, TN.  Spiritual bypassing looks like peace — but sometimes it's just avoidance in a softer outfit. This is your reminder that mindfulness isn't meant to numb you; it's meant to help you see clearly and act with care.  Enjoy!   Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

How can professionals and creatives transform burnout into sustainable productivity while creating a work life that actually supports the life they want?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Lindsay Barnett, workplace experience strategist and author of Working Hell to Working Well, to rethink what productivity can look like when doing more is no longer the goal.Lindsey shares how moving to a part-time schedule after the pandemic changed the way she approached work, time, and work-life harmony. Gerald and Lindsay explore why constraints can sharpen focus, how mindfulness creates space between stimulus and response, and why negotiation works better as collaboration than compromise.They also unpack the habits that keep people stuck in hustle culture, from constant email and social media access to the pressure to always be productive. Lindsay shares her "3 I's" of intellectual challenge, impact, and interaction as a way to identify what gives you energy and what may be missing from your work.The conversation also examines burnout in leadership, unrealistic expectations, and the fear of failure that can create unnecessary work. If you're feeling burned out, stuck, or ready to rethink how you work, this episode offers practical ways to build sustainable productivity and greater work-life harmony. Listen in for practical ideas you can start applying to your work and life today.What We Discuss[00:00] Introduction[02:01] Guest introduction: Lindsay Barnett[03:39] Lindsay's journey to workplace wellness[05:48] The power of personal experience[06:48] The power of constraints[08:17] Constraints create clarity[09:19] The water hose analogy[11:19] Practical steps to overcome burnout[13:50] Mindfulness and fluidity[15:59] Negotiation and networking skills[18:57] Shifting from hustle culture[20:09] Breaking the hustle pattern[23:36] Dealing with feeling stuck[26:53] Unsticking yourself through learning[27:47] Taking agency in your career[30:34] The research and depth behind Working Hell to Working Well[31:02] Why burnout is contagious in leadership[31:22] Fear of failure as a hidden driver of overwork[33:50] Constraints as a competitive advantage, from supply chains to teams[35:08] Where to find Lindsay, her book, and the new Recharge Lab[36:05] Final thoughtsNotable Quotes[07:07] "The words we use create the world that we see. And it creates the world that our body lives in." – Gerald J. Leonard[08:24] "There is something about constraint that creates such clarity." – Lindsay Barnett[10:05] "I'm using less water, I'm covering more ground, and I'm getting the job done. I'm being more efficient, and I'm conserving my energy. And that's the principle of constraints." – Gerald J. Leonard[11:47] "Mindfulness is that little gap between the piece of information that's coming your way and your response." – Lindsay Barnett[13:16] "The unexamined life is like driftwood—throw it out in the ocean and wherever the wave takes it, that's where it goes." – Gerald J. Leonard[16:29] "Negotiation looks more like, here's what I have on my plate. What do you have on your plate? How do we start the conversation? Not with, I want it this way, you want it that way, but really saying, where can we go together?" – Lindsay Barnett[19:37] "It's unsustainable to drive your car at 100 miles an hour and never stop for gas. The engine is just gonna burn up. But that's exactly what happens to us." – Gerald J. Leonard[20:11] "I'm a big believer in small actions over time yield big results." – Lindsay Barnett [25:09] "We oftentimes overly identify with work. And so we can feel super stuck, but there's a whole other aspect of life that we can use to charge our battery." – Lindsay Barnett[31:58] "Sometimes what happens is this fear of failure is driving our behavior to create certain standards of excellence that honestly we may not have the resources to actually deliver on." – Lindsay BarnettResource and LinksLindsey BarnettWebsite: barnettcoaching.comLinkedIn: Lindsay K. BarnettBook: Working Hell to Working Well New offering: The Recharge Lab (team experience launching soon)Productivity Smarts PodcastWebsite - productivitysmartspodcast.comGerald J. LeonardWebsite - geraldjleonard.comTurnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.comScheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonardKiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopmindsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the biggest reasons why many men are suffering with loneliness is their lack of emotional intelligence and emotional literacy. Dr. J.J. Kelly, the Punk Rock Doc, is a clinical psychologist who runs a practice called The Unorthodox. She is the author of the Holy Shit book series and recently wrote a piece for Vice on why men are so damn lonely. In this returning appearance, she joins Jon and Will to make a blunt, funny, and genuinely useful case: the male loneliness epidemic is about emotional illiteracy. The good news is that emotional intelligence is a set of skills anyone can learn if they are willing to do the work. This common challenge stems from limited opportunities to develop these vital skills earlier in life. Fortunately, emotional intelligence and emotional literacy are abilities anyone can strengthen through consistent practice. Men who cultivate these capacities gain the tools to identify their feelings, communicate with honesty, and form authentic connections. This growth supports men's mental health and creates space for deeper friendships and brotherhood. Mindfulness and emotional awareness practices further enhance resilience and a sense of belonging, leading to richer relationships, greater purpose, and happier, healthier lives.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:1.  Why emotional illiteracy — not circumstance — is the root of male loneliness2.  Insight is not a skill: why reading every book changes nothing until you practice3.  Name it to tame it: validation and acceptance before change (the backbone of DBT)4.  The values exercise: behaving according to your values even when you're activated5.  Eating your shit sandwich with dignity, and why courage rarely backfiresMore about Dr. J.J. Kelly:1.  Website: https://www.drjjkelly.com2.  TikTok: large free-content library — search “Dr. J.J. Kelly”3.  Get Real Self-Study: 8-week emotional intelligence course — via drjjkelly.com4.  Books: the Holy Shit series (incl. the loneliness book with the “note to men,” and the forthcoming Holy Shit I Think I'm In Love) — on Amazon5.  Gifted Misfits: her program in book form (most affordable entry point) — via drjjkelly.com6.  Vice article on male loneliness — https://www.vice.com/en/article/a-psychologist-has-a-blunt-theory-about-whats-really-driving-the-male-loneliness-epidemic/ Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.1.  www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-CourseJOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.1.  Live in-person event: Warrior Defined. We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE: Or mentalkingmindfulness.comGET MORE FROM MTM:Text MTM to 33777 — free weekly newsletter1.  Subscribe: mentalkingmindfulness.com2.  FNT: focusnowtraining.comBRING FNT TO YOUR TEAM:1.  focusnowtraining.com/contactProduced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/