Podcasts about mindfulness practice

What if 10 days of silence and meditation could help you become calmer, more aware, and better equipped to face the challenges of everyday life?If your mind is constantly busy, you struggle with cravings or emotional reactions, or you simply feel drawn to explore meditation more deeply, a 10-day Vipassana meditation course may offer a powerful way to step away from daily distractions and observe what is happening within you.In this episode, Agi speaks with Udo Marquardt, an assistant Vipassana teacher who first attended a course in 1998 and has since experienced and served many courses. They explore what Vipassana meditation is, who it is for, what actually happens during the 10 days, and why the practice can create meaningful changes in the way we respond to ourselves and the world around us.By listening to this episode, you will:Understand what to expect from a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation course and why the structure is designed the way it is.Discover how developing awareness and equanimity can help you respond differently to cravings, anxiety, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.Learn why regular practice after the course can help sustain the greater calm, clarity, and resilience developed during the retreat.Press play to find out how the practice of Vipassana can help you become more aware, more equanimous, and ultimately happier in everyday life.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS01:15 - Introducing Udo Marquardt03:14 - Udo's Journey to Vipassana07:54 - Who Vipassana Meditation Is For14:26 - Why the 10 Days Are Structured This Way16:27 - What to Expect From the Course20:32 - Reactions, Habits, and Overcoming Cravings23:40 - Awareness, Equanimity, and Becoming Happier26:40 - How to Prepare for a Vipassana Course29:05 - Closing Thoughts and Advice˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Vipassana website: https://dhamma.org˚Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.

We all carry things we were never meant to hold forever.Stress. Grief. Expectations. Worry. Regret.In this guided meditation led by Mia, you'll imagine carrying a heavy sandbag filled with everything that's weighing you down. But as the practice unfolds, something begins to change.A small hole appears.Then, grain by grain, the sand begins to fall away.With each breath, the burden becomes a little lighter. The weight shifts. Your shoulders soften. The things you've been holding so tightly begin to loosen their grip.You don't have to drop everything all at once.Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

Mindfulness is everywhere now, but the way we talk about it can feel strangely small: a tool for stress, a way to focus, a better “hack” for busy lives. I sit down with Melvin McLeod, editor-at-large at Lion's Roar, co-founder of Mindful Magazine, and a practitioner for over 40 years, to make a bigger claim that stays grounded in reality: mindfulness can be a complete path of living in a secular, evidence-based world.Melvin's new book: With a Single Breath: The Complete Path of Mindfulnesshttps://a.co/d/0aIwcRC6We trace how modern mindfulness took shape through teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat-Zinn, and why the early success of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) may be the foundation for a deeper cultural shift. Melvin shares why he believes the movement is ready for its next step: not abandoning the practical benefits, but expanding them through a fuller definition of practice that includes insight, compassion, ethics, and community.Melvin lays out five keys he builds on in With a Single Breath: meditation, insight, love and compassion, ethics, and community. We dig into the often-missed second phase of mindfulness: using a steadier mind to investigate the nature of experience, see what truly causes suffering, and learn what creates real happiness that is “win-win.” Along the way, he offers simple contemplations, including looking at the universe in a single flower, to bring interdependence from concept into direct experience.If you've ever felt that mindfulness should be more than self-improvement, this conversation is a clear, practical invitation to go deeper. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who practices, and leave a review with the one part of mindfulness you want to strengthen next.BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Today we're talking about how mindfulness can help us stop overthinking.How to find mindfulness in five minutes a day: Inspiring ideas to help you live in the moment is published by Summersdale and available in bookshops, libraries and online here: https://amzn.to/4f1U59mJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She's been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK's most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZIf you find this podcast helpful, you can support it by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

A new Craftwork conversation with April Dávila, author of Sit Write Here: 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less (St. Martin's Essentials). April Dávila is an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach. Publishers Weekly called her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, a "vivid, uplifting debut" and the book went on to win the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West. Writer's Digest listed her blog (at aprildavila.com) as one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers and she is the creator of the Sit Write Here writing coaching program, helping writers quiet their inner critics, overcome writer's block, and edit more effectively. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, etc. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Brad Listi's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you have been meditating wrong all along, not because of your technique, but because of what you think meditation is supposed to feel like?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Bob Martin, former criminal trial lawyer turned mindfulness mentor, professor and author, shares what meditation actually is, why a wandering mind is not failure but the whole point, and how the awareness you build on the cushion becomes a source of genuine peace and stability in everyday life.Press play to discover one of the clearest and most practical explanations of meditation and mindfulness I have ever heard.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Bob Martin in episode #496:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/496˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

What Does a Spiritual Seeker Need to Know? In this episode of the LunaHolistic Podcast, host Angela Hoogeveen interviews Reiki Master and spiritual teacher Geneva Robins about a powerful opening of her channel—and the channelled message she received on one big question: “What is the most important information for a spiritual seeker to know?” What unfolds is part personal story, part spiritual teaching, and part live channelling session infused with Reiki energy, compassion, and grounded wisdom for anyone on a path of healing, self-development, and spiritual awakening. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Listen on YouTube or YouTube Music.   Resources In This Episode: Ask your Question Visit our Podcast page on our website to record your question or email us at info@lunaholistic.com to have your question answered on the next podcast! Channelling Sessions Book a one-on-one channelling session with Geneva on our Jane app booking system. The sessions are either virtual or in-person at our Calgary centre. The session fee is $333 (including GST). You may record the session or take notes, but please bring your own devices. Reiki Sessions! Reiki is how channelling can be so clear and pure. Don't wait for a session with Geneva; Try a session out with one of our many lovely Reiki Master practitioners. (They are who Geneva goes to for Reiki!). Book a session in our Jane app. Learn more about how Reiki works in this article: "What is involved for in-person Reiki Sessions?"   What Is Channelling? (And How Reiki Helps) Geneva begins by sharing how she experiences channelling: For her, channelling means “connecting to source,” which includes beings of light like angels, guides, spiritual mentors, Ascended Masters, and the consciousness of “the all that is”. This is “the Team” that speaks in the channelled messages. She explains that mediumship is about connecting to loved ones who have passed away, while channelling is about connecting to source, the divine, or higher consciousness. Because she has practiced Reiki for many years, Reiki opened her energy channel and sensitivity. The energy she feels is rich with information. Over time, she learned to decode it. For many years, Geneva channelled mostly through writing with her Team to achieve the greatest clarity in the messages. Recently, she skipped the writing part and now delivers messages directly, creating a more natural dialogue and faster process for clients and students.   The Vertigo that Changed Everything Geneva shares a deeply personal story of how her channel opened further after an intense health experience. After a round of enthusiastic gardening, she developed severe vertigo. Vertigo made it difficult to write by hand or type, as every movement caused more dizziness. It was also an unexpected gift of stillness and mindfulness, creating an even deeper spiritual connection. Unable to write comfortably, she began speaking into her phone and noticed clear guidance coming through. This was the beginning of speaking channelling out loud. Alongside the physical symptoms, the vertigo initiated intensive healing around people-pleasing and learning to be comfortable with others' discomfort. It was fast training in alignment with her soul, spiritual honesty, and acting only on what is truly aligned. From her divine team's perspective, the vertigo became an elegant way to train her to stop over-fixing and over-helping, let others have their own discomfort and growth, and ask for more help when she physically cannot do everything herself.   How Geneva Channels: Safety, Reiki, and Process Before she begins channelling, Geneva explains her approach, which may help reassure anyone who is curious or cautious about this kind of work: She only connects to the highest energy. Reiki acts as a steady, pure, unchanging source of high vibration frequency. She brings in Reiki symbols and energy, sets the intention for clarity, benefit, and safety for all, and anchors into a column of light from an infinite source through the body into the earth. She is clear that the beings she connects with are loving, kind, and safe. Geneva is simply an interpreter of spiritual communication, so things can be lost in translation. She does not want anyone to blindly believe something just because it's channelled. You are always your own spiritual authority. Take what resonates and gently set aside what doesn't. For Geneva, channelling feels like she “takes a seat in the auditorium” of her own mind. She sits back as an observer while the message speaks through her voice. It feels similar to being a live translator. Concepts arrive, then turn into words. Sometimes the concepts are surprising or different from how she would answer, which is definitely a fascinating experience.   Channelled Teaching: What Does a Spiritual Seeker Need to Know? Angela asks the central question: “What is the most important information for a spiritual seeker to know?” The channelled answer acknowledges that the response is multi‑layered and depends on where someone is on their journey—whether just beginning or decades in. Still, the message offers key stages of spiritual development that many seekers encounter. Compassion and Empathy: Outward First, Then Inward The channelled guidance highlights compassion as a core, advanced lesson. Early on, seekers learn to step out of purely egoic self-reference, recognize that others exist, and honour the uniqueness of each person's experience and pain. Many listeners will likely have already mastered deep empathy for others and sensitivity to the pain of the collective. For these souls, the next level is returning that same depth of compassion and empathy to the self, the inner child, and the parts inside that are struggling. A key message the Team wants you to know is that: You are one of the beings you are here to hold compassion for.   The Observer: Who Is Doing the Viewing? The message invites seekers to explore a subtle, profound question: If you can view another person… If you can view yourself… Even view different parts within yourself… Who is the one doing the viewing? This “observer” is closer to the perspective of the beings who are speaking. It can see the inner complexity of others, notice your own inner world, and also hold a third perspective beyond both. This leads to a sense of non-separation between you and others, and to the capacity to see you and the other as one interconnected field, reciprocal and exchanging information and energy. Even if two people never meet physically, they can still be on the same frequency, communicate in dreams or subtle realms, and share a kind of telepathic dialogue of understanding.   The World Is Conscious As you evolve as a seeker, another realization arises: The physical world is conscious; the matter you sit on, the atoms in every object, are connected to a universal field of information and light and are vibratory and responsive. Once this is integrated, the next step is to bring that awareness into your daily actions, start creating from that source-aligned place, let go of limiting beliefs and self-concept, and act from what you know in your soul to be true and aligned.   You Can Never Be Off Your Path One of the most comforting parts of the message is this: You have never lost your way. You can never be off your path. Wherever you are, that is the path.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if one of the most profound mindfulness practices isn't found on a meditation cushion, but around a table instead?In this conversation, meditation teacher Meryl Arnett sits down with anthropologist, meditation teacher and author Dr. Ashanté Reese to explore how food nourishes not only our bodies, but our histories, our communities, and our capacity to care for one another. As Our Mindful Nature enters its final series after 11 years, this episode opens a rich exploration of food as a doorway into everyday mindfulness.Dr. Reese is the author of Gather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness, and together she and Meryl examine the gardens, family reunions, repasts, and mutual aid spaces where ancestors are honored, cultural traditions are sustained, and communities practice radical hospitality, all as expressions of mindfulness itself.What To Expect:- Why the meditation cushion is just one small entry point into a much larger awakeness- The meaning of nourishment beyond food: tending to our social bodies, preserving memory, and cultivating belonging- How gathering around food has historically been communal, and what we lose when we treat it as purely private- The gap between our stated values and how we actually live, and how mindfulness (and food) can help close itFeatured GuestDr. Ashanté Reese is a cultural anthropologist and author of Gather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness (W.W. Norton). Her research explores community, belonging, and how people come together around food. She is based in Austin, TX, and has been a dedicated meditation practitioner for years.Find Dr. Reese at https://www.amreese.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dramreese/ and on Threads at @areese07.Resources MentionedGather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness by Dr. Ashanté Reese — available at indie bookstores, including:BEM of Brooklyn (first bookstore in the country dedicated to Black food): https://www.bembrooklyn.com/Yes Please Books (Atlanta area): https://www.yespleasebooks.com/After 11 incredible years, this summer series marks the final season of Our Mindful Nature. Stay tuned in the coming episodes as Meryl shares more about what's next.Thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find her at: https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsenThis podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

Conventional oncology often misses root causes like stress, toxins, and microbiome imbalance. Quillin outlines what a true integrative approach should look like. #RootCauseMedicine #IntegrativeOncology #CancerPrevention

Gentle Noticing A Mindfulness Practice The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 152 ~ Download the Juno app for more Mindfulness best practices. I host 'live' Meditation practice each Saturday inside the Juno app.  Join us! All are welcome!   ~ Our Saturday 'live' Meditation Series is a personal space for you to be guided in gentle, intentional practices that nourish you.  After practice, there is always time to ask questions, share your experiences and to simply enjoy the beautiful sacred space we hold. ~ 'Gentle noticing' is the mindful practice of paying attention to your present experiences, thoughts and surroundings as they are (without judgment or the urge to change or fix them.) 'Gentle noticing' shifts you out of autopilot, helping you observe the minutiae of daily life and defuse difficult emotions through simple, compassionate awareness.   This particular practice is about giving your complete attention to life before you. Your full and complete attention - nothing spared. Your whole heart ~ your whole being.  Be amazed at what you notice.

Ever wonder what meditation can do for your memory? IN this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses memory and its relationship with the mind and the brain. Using several everyday examples, he illustrates how meditation can improve your brain's neuroplasticity. Furthermore, he also discusses how memories can fade once deprived of attention and response. This can enable anybody to control how much power memories have over them by emphasizing personal empowerment and the ability to shape our own actions and character.

What if the biggest obstacle to your meditation practice is the way you've been taught to do it?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.My guest Earle Birney, a meditation teacher and spiritual guide with over 27 years of experience, reveals the two most common mistakes people make when meditating, and what to do instead. If you have ever sat down to meditate and walked away feeling like you failed, this one is for you.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Earle Birney in episode #466:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/466˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

In this episode, I sit down with Melanie to talk about the powerful connection between meditation, nervous system regulation, and healing while living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). We discuss how chronic illness can keep the body stuck in a constant state of stress and survival mode, and why nervous system work is often an overlooked piece of recovery. Melanie shares practical insights on slowing down, creating safety in the body, and using mindfulness practices to support healing without pushing yourself beyond your limits.One of the biggest themes of our conversation is learning to stop being so hard on yourself during the healing process. Recovery from CIRS is rarely linear, and we talk openly about the guilt, frustration, and pressure many people feel when they're not improving fast enough. This episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection—it's about supporting the body with compassion, patience, and consistency.About our guest:Melanie Pensak supports people with chronic illness through screening for CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), tick confections and parasites.  She specializes in helping people use mindfulness meditation, nature and somatic practices for physical, mental and emotional support during recovery. Melanie is a certified grief educator and encourages all those with chronic illness to honor and transform loss and grief as they heal. Her medical background as a speech-language pathologist for 20 years, mindfulness teacher for a decade and personal journey healing from CIRS and multiple infections informs her ability to help patients get through the tough times with deep understanding on both the medical and emotional levels. You can learn more about her and CIRS on The Heart of CIRS Podcast and by reading her first book, Love for the Land: Practices for Deepening Connection to Earth and All Beings.Melanie's links:https://www.melaniepensak.com/schedule-with-me/ for booking links to all her 1:1 sessions https://a.co/d/cN4eR2R Link to book on Amazonhttps://www.instagram.com/meditation4cirs IG linkttps://www.instagram.com/love_4_the_land/ IG linkStephanie's links:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunity

The concept of “identity” can convey countless answers to the individual, but is identity just a part of our view? In this Podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrates Pali terms and concepts relevant to the discussion at hand. Through mindfulness and self-observation, we can see how our views and identity are shaped only by our environment. And by cultivating awareness of our identity, we can develop more open and compassionate views to relate to ourselves and others. Bhante Sathi's Book https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129

In this episode, hosts Dave Prior and Stuart Young sit down with Carl Smith, a "philosophical futurist" and leader of The Bureau (https://thebureau.community/), a community of over 1,500 creative leaders. The conversation explores how to "tune up" your personal and professional systems to better serve yourself and others by embracing vulnerability, mindfulness, and the power of imperfection. Key Topics and Takeaways - The Trap of Busyness vs. Productivity: Carl shares a recent "reset" triggered by a Saturday morning spent staring at spreadsheets. He discusses the danger of moving from a "creating" mindset to a "protecting" mindset, and how his attempt to become more efficient unintentionally made his team inefficient. 
 - Energy Management and Burnout: Carl defines burnout as a state where you send all your energy out and none comes back. He uses a slot machine analogy to describe how different interactions can either deplete or replenish your internal "jackpot". 
 - Self-Regulation Power-Ups: -Speed Journaling -NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Relaxation) -Nose Breathing (Yes, it's a thing) -Health Tracking Systems and why you might need more than one -Stoicism
 Links from the Podcast No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power Ups to Help Surf the Chaos https://tinyurl.com/5dsh2n4v The Bureau of Digital https://thebureau.community/ Breath by James Nestor https://tinyurl.com/38uemcx4 Outlive by Peter Attia https://tinyurl.com/4e5a6nc3 The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins https://tinyurl.com/2rpwe93u Project to Product by Mik Kersten https://tinyurl.com/2rksj6bw Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman https://tinyurl.com/46xeh8nn Everyday Stoicism by Gareth Southwell https://tinyurl.com/5c5n5392 Daily Stoic Podcast byRyan Holiday https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-stoic/id1430315931 Life Saver Graphics LLC —https://tinyurl.com/yfr95r8u 
 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Systems of Imperfection 03:22 The Importance of Self-Care and Productivity 05:50 Navigating Work Overwhelm and Chaos 08:55 The Role of Community in Professional Growth 11:45 Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence 14:50 Mindfulness Practices for Better Living 17:47 The Power of Authenticity in Leadership 20:59 The Intersection of Technology and Humanity 23:59 Stoicism and Its Relevance Today 26:54 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Mistakes 29:52 The Future of Work and Community Engagement 32:57 Creating Value Through Collaboration 35:54 Final Thoughts on Being Human in a Digital Age 56:09 Outro.mp4 Contacting Carl: The Bureau of Digital: https://thebureau.community/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-w-smith/ Contacting Stuart  - linktr.ee/stuartliveart

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Discover how sleep, mindfulness, therapy, hydration, and SMART goals help protect brain health, reduce medication needs, and empower lasting change. #BrainHealth #SleepScience #Mindfulness #HealthTalks

He highlights lifestyle interventions—deep sleep, stress reduction, social connection, and neuroprotective herbs like magnolia bark. #AlzheimersPrevention #SleepForBrain #HerbalMedicine #LifestyleMatters

Mindfulness practice means cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, noticing thoughts, feelings, and sensations as they arise and pass. This guide explores the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation, building a consistent practice, and bringing mindful awareness to daily activities. The quiet moment is your practice ground—where you develop the skill of being fully present with whatever arises, exactly as it is.

This week's podcast episode was all about journaling, expression, and what happens in our bodies when we don't let things out. And right after recording it, I sat down and recorded a short somatic practice to go with it. It's a focusing-based exploration of your relationship to expression — what comes up when you think about it, what it would feel like if it were free, and what your body already knows about all of this. Give yourself ten minutes. See what comes up.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we move into a deeply personal and profound discussion about grief, trauma, and what it means to rebuild a life after devastating loss. Joanna shares the story of losing her husband just months after their marriage—a loss that didn't just take a partner, but reshaped her entire world. She opens up about experiencing prolonged grief disorder, losing years of her life to trauma, and the physical, emotional, and neurological effects that followed. This conversation explores: The reality of grief beyond what society expects How trauma impacts the body and mind The loss of identity, faith, and emotional connection Why “I know how you feel” can be harmful The importance of sitting with pain instead of trying to fix it This is not a conversation about “moving on.” It's about learning to exist again. Beyond her personal journey, Joanna continues to create across multiple platforms:

In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we move into a deeply personal and profound discussion about grief, trauma, and what it means to rebuild a life after devastating loss. Joanna shares the story of losing her husband just months after their marriage—a loss that didn't just take a partner, but reshaped her entire world. She opens up about experiencing prolonged grief disorder, losing years of her life to trauma, and the physical, emotional, and neurological effects that followed. This conversation explores: The reality of grief beyond what society expects How trauma impacts the body and mind The loss of identity, faith, and emotional connection Why “I know how you feel” can be harmful The importance of sitting with pain instead of trying to fix it This is not a conversation about “moving on.” It's about learning to exist again. Beyond her personal journey, Joanna continues to create across multiple platforms:

Meditation and movement like dancing protect brain health, prevent neurodegeneration, and rejuvenate cognitive function. #BrainHealth #MeditationForLongevity #NeuroFitness

Rabbi Josh Feigelson reframes the experience of waiting by drawing on the Jewish wisdom of the mezuzah. Using a personal story about meeting President Clinton at the Oval Office, he distinguishes between the "waiting room" mindset rooted in anxiety and the "hallway" mindset rooted in presence and agency. The episode closes with a short guided breathing practice. Josh with Clinton: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZCEQHwqXR4RbpuIAGp-KnXUJa1yIRSm4/view?usp=sharing Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand.For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews

In this episode, Dr. Robyn McKay and Alyse Bacine, a Breathwork Practitioner, Spiritual Mentor, and the CEO of Alyse Breathes LLC, get into the real conversation that every woman needs to have — about what makes female friendship so healing, so hard, and so absolutely essential. Drawing on their own childhood memories, middle school micro-traumas, and decades of work with high-achieving women, Robyn and Alyse unpack why the wounds we carry from early friendships shape everything from how we handle conflict to whether we let people get close at all.This episode explores:Why middle school leaves a lasting mark on how women relate to each otherThe in-group/out-group dynamics that create adult patterns of isolation and self-protectionWhat gifted women's "thorns and shells" are Why female friendship is a mental health necessityHow placing all your emotional needs on your marriage creates the conditions for it to break downWhat a psychologically mature, real friendship actually looks like Why it is harder to make friends as an adult How healing yourself creates the conditions for a deeper, more lasting connectionThis is the episode I'd have played on repeat in my 20s, 30s, and even last Tuesday. It's real, it's warm, it's funny — and it might just make you want to call your best friend the second it's over.Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Alyse Bacine, M.A., is a Breathwork Practitioner, Spiritual Mentor, and the CEO of Alyse Breathes LLC. She has her Master's in Counseling Psychology and certifications in both Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Practices, as well as an extensive background in the mental health field, where she served as a school counselor for 10+ years and received a grant to implement a meditation program at her school. Connect with Alyse Bacine:Website: https://www.alysebreathes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyse_breathes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyse.levy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysebreathes/ Robyn McKay, PhD, is an award-winning therapist and psychospiritual advisor who teaches and leads at the intersection of psychology × spirituality × energetics. With deep roots in clinical psychology and a lifetime of living at the crossroads of intuition and credentials, she is a rare bridge between science and soul, credentials and codes, strategy and spirit.Early in her career, Robyn served as a university psychologist before stepping into her broader calling as a guide for high performers, creatives, and seekers. She addresses a wide spectrum of human experience — healing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD in women; accessing spiritual gifts; and navigating existential crossroads.Having sold $2.5M+ in retreats and private intensives, Robyn is now architecting an entirely new category of retreats: expert-led, trauma-informed, miracle-level. She helps credentialed, neurodivergent, and spiritually awake women leaders design transformational retreats that carry depth, meaning, and lasting impact.Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay:LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhDFacebook: Dr. Robyn McKayInstagram: @robynmckayphd Book a call with Dr. Robyn! https://drrobynmckay.com/call 

We all have challenging individuals in our lives, but should we wish them happiness or the wisdom to see how their actions affect others? In this episode, Bhante Sathi explains how loving-kindness meditation is less about changing others and more about how we can grow and heal ourselves. Healing and letting go of anger is not a spontaneous transformation, but a long process that eventually creates space for inner peace. Link for Bhante Sathi's Book “ The Mind Workout: For a Lifetime of Happiness” https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129 Link for the upcoming women's retreat: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/womens-retreat-for-wellness/ Link for all 2026 retreats: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

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You know your body holds wisdom and the chakras are a map to access this knowledge. This practice takes you deeper into that knowing sensation by sensation center by center in real time. There's nothing to fix and nowhere to arrive. Are you ready to take time to practice mindfulness?This episode is part of the Ecstatic Empath series. Where being an empath shifts from painful to pleasurable. Visit https://ecstaticempath.com In this episode, Christel guides you through a mindful exploration of the seven core chakras, not to open them, activate them, or heal them, but to witness what is already present. Using sensation, curiosity, and non-judgment as your tools, you will move from the root to the crown, noticing how your body responds to each center in real time. This practice is specifically designed for the empath nervous system, supporting clearer boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a felt sense of your own center in the middle of a life that asks you to feel everything.Questions? Message me here :-)Support the showDid you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Akashic Recode  helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.This is designed for the pleasure-led woman who is ready to own her power, embody truth, and live unapologetically.Begin your Unapologetic Era. https://www.MysticBodyAcademy.com/recode

In this episode, we are joined by developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman to explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences like sound, movement, and light help regulate attention, and what research tells us about the mental health benefits of spending time outside. The conversation also highlights simple ways to bring nature into daily life, even for those living in cities or with limited access to green space. From mindful meandering and vigorous walks to gardening and small daily rituals, this episode offers practical ideas for reconnecting with the outdoors. As both guests emphasize throughout the conversation, the most powerful step is simply to go outside. Mark Bertin, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York. He is the author of books that integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care, including How Children Thrive, The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, 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 and on advisory boards for Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. He has also served on the board of directors for the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). 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 developmentaldoctor.com. Mark Coleman is an insight meditation teacher who has been teaching meditation retreats worldwide since 1997. He is passionate about integrating meditation and nature and regularly leads wilderness retreats through his organization, Awake in the Wild, where he also offers nature-based meditation teacher trainings. He is also the co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute, where he co-leads yearlong mindfulness teacher trainings in Europe and the United States. The author of four books—Awake in the Wild; Make Peace With Your Mind; From Suffering to Peace; and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation: 52 Mindfulness Practices for Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder—he is currently working on a new book on mindfulness and ADHD, written from the perspective of a meditation teacher who also has ADHD. He lives in Sausalito, in Marin County, California, and likes nothing more than to spend his time hiking, biking, and kayaking outdoors. Learn more about Mark and his work at markcoleman.org and awakeinthewild.com.

In this episode, we are joined by developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman to explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences like sound, movement, and light help regulate attention, and what research tells us about the mental health benefits of spending time outside. The conversation also highlights simple ways to bring nature into daily life, even for those living in cities or with limited access to green space. From mindful meandering and vigorous walks to gardening and small daily rituals, this episode offers practical ideas for reconnecting with the outdoors. As both guests emphasize throughout the conversation, the most powerful step is simply to go outside. Mark Bertin, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York. He is the author of books that integrate mindfulness into the rest of evidence-based pediatric care, including How Children Thrive, The Family ADHD Solution, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, 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 and on advisory boards for Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. He has also served on the board of directors for the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD). 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 developmentaldoctor.com. Mark Coleman is an insight meditation teacher who has been teaching meditation retreats worldwide since 1997. He is passionate about integrating meditation and nature and regularly leads wilderness retreats through his organization, Awake in the Wild, where he also offers nature-based meditation teacher trainings. He is also the co-founder of the Mindfulness Training Institute, where he co-leads yearlong mindfulness teacher trainings in Europe and the United States. The author of four books—Awake in the Wild; Make Peace With Your Mind; From Suffering to Peace; and A Field Guide to Nature Meditation: 52 Mindfulness Practices for Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder—he is currently working on a new book on mindfulness and ADHD, written from the perspective of a meditation teacher who also has ADHD. He lives in Sausalito, in Marin County, California, and likes nothing more than to spend his time hiking, biking, and kayaking outdoors. Learn more about Mark and his work at markcoleman.org and awakeinthewild.com.

My new therapist gave me this practice and it has been helping me move on from my ruminating thoughts. So I wanted to share this simple practice with you. You use your five senses to bring you back to the present moment. Try it anywhere you are. Contact me or find out more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MiinkayYu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MiinkayYu.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After getting a sense of those present and a self-introduction, there is a guided meditation. We start with a few words on posture and invite a short period to connect with what is alive in one's practice. Then there are instructions for developing samadhi (concentration), followed by several short periods of guidance to cultivate awareness of the energy of the body, to tap into a sense of happiness and perhaps joy, and then a sense of peace. There is then a short period of mindfulness followed by a few minutes of reflection on (1) what is "calling" now in one's life and practice, and (2) how best one can connect formal meditation and daily life.

Hal Rosner has been the co-host of The Plant a Trillion Trees Podcast since its founding in 2020. Hal brought his decades ofknowledge in the tree industry to the podcast. He partnered in finding guests, read their books and researched their backgrounds, created questions, and brought his keen wit and sense of humor to the interviews. Hal will be missed but we know that he will be successful in his future endeavors here and around the world as he continues to share his amazing energy through his Mindfulness Practices and tree knowledge to his local community through Tree Tenders®.We know that our paths will cross again as he makes thenew changes in his life. Good Luck and All the Best Hal, Eva Monheim and AndrewMonheim at AndromiDen Recordings.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After getting a sense of those present and a self-introduction, there is a guided meditation. We start with a few words on posture and invite a short period to connect with what is alive in one's practice. Then there are instructions for developing samadhi (concentration), followed by several short periods of guidance to cultivate awareness of the energy of the body, to tap into a sense of happiness and perhaps joy, and then a sense of peace. There is then a short period of mindfulness followed by a few minutes of reflection on (1) what is "calling" now in one's life and practice, and (2) how best one can connect formal meditation and daily life.

This week's guest lives at the intersection of real life and deep inner work. Meet Oneika Mays, a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and the author of Sit With Me, A No BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation. It is a book that honestly says what so much of wellness culture quietly ignores.Meditation isn't for the calm. It's for the messy. It's a your-life-cracked open, and now what? kind of book. For nearly 15 years, Oneika has been teaching mindfulness and loving kindness. From yoga studios and hospitals to spaces, most teachers have never entered, like Rikers Island Correctional Facility. She's helped people who'd been told they didn't deserve care, discover something radical, they could be kind to themselves.Her work centers around accessibility, compassion, and real world practice, not perfection. And her book is part memoir, part guidebook, all about showing up exactly as you are. Not more zen, not calmer, just you. And her passion for this work comes from her own experience. When her own life shattered through personal tragedy, mindfulness and yoga became part of her survival.So unpack love and kindness with us. The no BS of meditation and why these practices are for everybody, not just for the peaceful ones. It's time for you to sit with Oneika Mays. MORE FROM ONEIKA MAYSVisit oneikamays.com to find about her book, events and offerings. Follow @oneikamays Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

In this episode, we sit down with John Shearer, an Australian mindfulness master, spiritual life coach, and the founder of MindfullyMad.org. After surviving a life-altering near-death experience in 1982, John spent "15 dark years" battling psychosis, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts while stuck in the mental health system. Told by professionals that he could never be cured, John experienced a "miracle" spiritual awakening that led him to get off medication and reclaim his life. Now, with over 10,000 hours of study in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), John shares his simple yet transformative practice to help others find inner peace. In this episode, you'll learn: The Near-Death Experience (NDE): How a horrific car accident changed John's perspective on life and removed his fear of death. Overcoming Psychosis: John's journey through 15 years of mental health struggles and the "dark epiphany" that almost led him to suicide. The Power of the Pause: A deep dive into John's signature practice: Be Mindful, Pause, Connect. Respond vs. React: How mindfulness strengthens intuition and allows you to respond with wisdom rather than reacting with emotion. Reclaiming Your Life: How to use mindfulness to improve relationships, boost creativity, and live with purpose. Connect with John Shearer: www.MindfullyMad.org https://www.facebook.com/mindful99 https://x.com/mindfulmad     Connect with Doug Beitz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178  

What if the voice guiding your life isn't your truth, but the conditioning, trauma, and roles you've carried for years?If you have ever felt disconnected from yourself, trapped in emotional patterns, or unsure whether your decisions truly reflect who you are, this episode will hit home. Kristen Crabtree dives into how to reconnect with your inner voice, break free from reactive habits, and start choosing from the future version of yourself you actually want to become.Discover how to tell the difference between understanding your future self in theory and actually embodying that version of you in real life.Learn practical tools to interrupt spirals of negative thinking, shift your emotional state, and respond with more clarity and intention.Explore simple but powerful exercises to uncover who you are beneath the masks, survival patterns, and roles you've been playing.Press play to start reconnecting with the real you and make decisions that feel aligned, grounded, and deeply true.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:02 - Introduction and Kristen's Turning Point03:34 - Discovering the Future Self and the Tree of Becoming09:25 - Knowing Versus Embodying the Future Self15:08 - Seeing the Filter and Shifting Perception19:02 - Breaking Emotional Patterns with Awareness and Intention23:19 - A Real-Life Example of Gratitude as a Pattern Interrupt28:31 - Practical Tools to Stay Aligned with Your Future Self33:30 - Exercises to Recognise and Experience the True Self˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Once you remember the future, you know where you're going."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Kristen's website: https://www.you2point0.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Discover true joy from within with this 15-minute guided meditation that combines mindfulness and loving-kindness practices. Learn to recognize joy in your body, cultivate gratitude for simple moments, and train your mind to notice the positive experiences already present in your life. This practice helps you understand that joy isn't dependent on external circumstances - it's a deeper state of contentment you can access through mindful attention and genuine care for yourself and others. This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can see our full library on our web app or download it for iOS and Android for free. Available at declutterthemind.com and app.declutterthemind.com. Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more.

If I'm being honest… I didn't realize how much I needed this check-in until I started talking it out.With the first day of spring here, I found myself reflecting on the last few months and asking a simple question: how am I actually doing right now? Not how I thought I'd be doing back in January. Not what I said I'd change. But what my real, everyday life looks like today.In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what sparked this reflection for me, something as simple as a weekly whiteboard question during my practicum that's been getting people to pause, think, and be present. And it made me realize… how often are we actually doing that in our own lives?I talk about what it means to live mindfully (without overcomplicating it), how easy it is to fall into autopilot, and why this time of year is the perfect opportunity to reset without pressure or guilt. Because the truth is, you still have time to shift, grow, and realign with what actually makes you feel good.This is your reminder that change is constant, growth isn't linear, and you don't have to have it all figured out to start showing up differently.In this episode, I dive into:Why March is the perfect time for a real-life resetThe difference between living intentionally vs. on autopilotSimple ways I check in with myself each seasonLetting go of what isn't working (without judgment)Why inner work takes time—but is always worth itMy hope for you is that this new season feels refreshing, honest, and aligned. And if something needs to shift… let it.You're not behind. You're right on timeGet your Raising Serotonin Merch here! FOLLOW RAISING SEROTONIN ON INSTAGRAM HERE Support the show

Project Mindfully Outdoors Black Beard Fire Starters Promo Code MINDFULLY to save 10% What if the most important part of your journey isn't the summit — but the pause between steps? In this story-driven episode of Project Mindfully Outdoors, Mike shares a powerful early-morning hike before sunrise that changed the way he thinks about stress, growth, and presence. What began as a cold climb up a quiet ridge turned into a deeper lesson about slowing down, embracing stillness, and rediscovering clarity in the natural world. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, constantly moving, or mentally exhausted, this episode offers a grounded reset. Through immersive storytelling and reflection, you'll explore: Why we rush through life — and what it costs us The mental health benefits of slowing down in nature How hiking and time outdoors can reduce stress and restore focus The power of stillness between actions A simple mindfulness practice you can use on your next walk or hunt This episode blends outdoor storytelling with practical mindfulness, making it perfect for hikers, hunters, outdoorsmen, and anyone seeking calm in a noisy world. At Project Mindfully Outdoors, we believe strength and stillness belong together. The outdoors isn't an escape — it's a return to rhythm, clarity, and grounded living.

Project Mindfully Outdoors Black Beard Fire Starters Promo Code MINDFULLY to save 10% What if the most important part of your journey isn't the summit — but the pause between steps? In this story-driven episode of Project Mindfully Outdoors, Mike shares a powerful early-morning hike before sunrise that changed the way he thinks about stress, growth, and presence. What began as a cold climb up a quiet ridge turned into a deeper lesson about slowing down, embracing stillness, and rediscovering clarity in the natural world. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, constantly moving, or mentally exhausted, this episode offers a grounded reset. Through immersive storytelling and reflection, you'll explore: Why we rush through life — and what it costs us The mental health benefits of slowing down in nature How hiking and time outdoors can reduce stress and restore focus The power of stillness between actions A simple mindfulness practice you can use on your next walk or hunt This episode blends outdoor storytelling with practical mindfulness, making it perfect for hikers, hunters, outdoorsmen, and anyone seeking calm in a noisy world. At Project Mindfully Outdoors, we believe strength and stillness belong together. The outdoors isn't an escape — it's a return to rhythm, clarity, and grounded living.

In this short solo episode of Shots of Serenity, we explore the power of anchors—intentional practices, habits, or rituals that help us return to ourselves throughout the day.When life feels fast, overwhelming, or emotionally charged, anchors act as gentle reminders that bring us back to presence, grounding, and clarity. In this episode, I break down what anchors are, why they matter for our mental and emotional well-being, and how creating simple anchors can support mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and intentional living.You'll also hear examples of how to create anchors that fit naturally into your day. If you've been looking for simple ways to stay grounded, build mindful habits, and reconnect with yourself throughout the day, this episode offers a gentle place to begin. Take a breath, settle in, and allow this conversation to inspire new ways of supporting yourself through small but meaningful moments of presence.✨ Stay Connected with Shots of Serenity ✨Thank you so much for tuning in! If today's episode resonated, please share it with someone you love and subscribe on your favorite platform — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or Google Play.

CONTENT HEADS UP: This episode may inspire you to give the practice of “Walking-In-Your-Shoes” a go on your own. We waive all responsibility for any ensuing mishaps of cramped spaces, being near stairs or inspired bouts of wild and/or naked abandon. On a more serious note, we do discuss heavy subjects like trauma, armoring, drowning, rape and PTSD. But predominantly, we delve into the healing power and intelligence of the body invited into highly conscious motion and given free-reign and guidance to express all that it knows.Also, Walking-In-Your-Shoes can be done just as effectively from a wheelchair or with the capacities of any perambulatory disability. You just have to be a body with the desire to follow how it's guiding you to feel, see and know.This episode presents a departure from our previous episodes. As in some of our upcoming episodes, we focus here on a specific practice and its transformative techniques aimed at unlocking conscious awareness of the body's intelligence. While past episodes delved into the philosophical underpinnings of embodiment, this installment offers practical guidance on tangible methods to access your inner knowledge as an opportunity for revelation and growth.SYNOPSIS:Ali discusses a movement-based mindfulness practice called “The Walking-In-Your-Shoes” (WIYS) mind-body process with one of its co-founders, actor and director, Joseph Culp. WIYS is a process that allows the practitioner, in partnership with a facilitator, to address questions or needs through an intuitive questioning of the body-mind through movement. The applications of the questioning process are quite broad and can be applied to everything from healing trauma and managing addiction, to business development or a more organic method of acting. This is another means of “knowing” through your body. Ali and Joseph discuss the overlap between WIYS and Family Constellation Work and how both practices allow others to help take on and process trauma or healing on the behalf of another person. EXPLORATION POINTS:- Joseph & Ali discuss the intersections between the Walking-In-Your-Shoes (WIYS) body-mind process and Family Constellation Work. The episode explores how both practices facilitate the process of addressing questions or needs through intuitive questioning of and attention to the body-mind through movement.- The episode highlights Joseph Culp's personal growth as an actor through his involvement in WIYS. Culp discusses how this movement-based mindfulness practice has contributed to his development as an artist, providing insights into the transformative power of the practice.- Joseph Culp and Ali discuss the concept of "Walking for Others". The exploration involves understanding how facilitators can embody and navigate the experiences of others through movement, emphasizing the empathetic and therapeutic aspects of Walking in someone else's shoes.-  Joseph and Ali explore the therapeutic potential of WIYS for individuals grappling with severe trauma or PTSD. Discussing how the intuitive questioning of the body-mind through movement, coupled with the empathetic support of a facilitator and sometimes a group, offers a unique avenue for addressing and healing deep-seated traumas. - Joseph offers insights into how Wilhelm Reich's ideas have shaped WIYS, contributing to its foundation, while also exploring how Alexander Lowen's contributions informed the practice of following the body towards liberation. This exploration provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical and theoretical roots that form the intellectual, and practical, lineage of WIYS.To subscribe now, click hereTo be an angel to the podcast, click here To read more about the podcast, click here FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:Ali - Website:Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films:FOR MORE JOSEPH CULP:BIO: Joseph Culp is an actor, director and filmmaker, working in theater, film and television for over 40 years. He is known to many audiences for playing Don Draper's father in the hit series Mad Men, and as the first Doctor Doom in Marvel's The Fantastic Four.  In addition to producing several independent films, he notably wrote, directed, and co-starred in Welcome to the Men's Group, a comedy/drama about a men's support group, available on Amazon Prime.In addition to his work as a performing artist, Joseph has been involved for many years in the world of self-psychology and personal development. Joseph co-founded the Walking-In-Your-Shoes® body/mind process with psychologist John F. Cogswell, Ph.D during the late 1980s.  The method known as “Walking” combines somatic empathy with movement, mindfulness, and the facilitated inquiry processing of the bodymind. Joseph formed the Los Angeles-based Walking Theatre Group in 1992 to explore the use of the WIYS method in dramatic arts. Together with Dr. Cogswell, he continued to develop WIYS for use in psychotherapy, coaching, trauma recovery, creative and performing arts, business and community for the next 20 years.  Joseph has introduced hundreds of people to WIYS, in both performing and the healing arts, and trained many therapists and facilitators who have made Walking-In-Your-Shoes® part of their practice and life work. He founded the WIYS Institute of America and regularly gives workshops, seminars, and trainings in both the U.S. and Europe.WIYS COMMUNITY MONTHLY MEETING (Free community sessions with Joseph Culp) WIYS ONLINE CERTIFICATION TRAININGWIYS MESSAGE FROM JOSEPH CULPWIYS SOMATIC EMPATHY PROCESSIMDB Actor's CVMEDIA: Joseph's film, “Welcome...

Purim is over. Your nervous system might not know that yet. The body doesn't reset the moment the seuda ends. It takes time to unwind from noise, from running, from giving, from holding everything together — or from not quite managing to. The activation lingers. The tension stays tucked into places you might not even notice until you slow down enough to feel them. This week's practice is a somatic tracking exercise — moving through the body with curiosity, resting wherever your attention is drawn, noticing what each part is still holding, and letting it know you're there. There's a line from the practice I want to offer you before you listen: "You might feel like you're not doing very much. But you're doing so much for your system." That's the paradox of this kind of work. Presence — just being with what's there — is not passive. It's how stuck energy begins to move. What is your body most ready to put down after this week? Listen here.

➢ Free supplement guide: https://colossusfitness.lpages.co/free-supplement-blueprint-final/➢ Best supplement website- Examine.com➢ Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=enWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to get stronger easily, the best mindful practices and best budget supplements.Question 1- If your budget is very tight, which supplement do you choose besides protein powder?Josh quote: “Impossible is nothing to someone who tries.”Kyle quote: “Your willpower and discipline needs to be stronger than your temptations”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout: Emily OQuestion 2- Long time listener, first time writing in. Loved this episode, guys! Would love to hear more about mindfulness practices, how they can support healthy routines, and how that can boost energy and outcomes in the gym. Keep it up!!Question 3- How to get stronger on basic exercises in the gym? Example, no matter what I do I cannot increase my lat pulldown.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique:  https://colossusfitness.com/

This practice uses the physical boundary between your body and the surface supporting you as a way to sense into relational boundaries — where you end and another person begins. When to use this practice: Before a conversation where you need to set a boundary When you're not sure if you're taking on someone else's emotions After listening to "His Reaction Is Not Your Responsibility" When you know you need to say no but feel guilty about it Anytime you're struggling to distinguish between what's yours and what's theirs What you'll need: 10-15 minutes of quiet A comfortable place to sit or lie down A boundary situation that has some charge, but isn't your most intense one (around 3/10) Note: Boundaries aren't meant to control the other person's reaction. They're for you — to know what's yours to hold and what isn't.

This is a body-centered practice exploring the feminine work of softening and receiving - moving from "I've got this" to "I need help." In this 10-minute practice, you'll be guided to: Ground and settle, remembering that Hashem is breathing life into you Notice how independence feels - the tightening, grasping, holding on Explore vulnerability as feminine strength - softening your shoulders, holding your head high Practice what it feels like in your body to receive help instead of controlling everything Move between tightening and softening to feel the contrast Rest in the vulnerability of asking for your needs to be met, rewiring your nervous system to receive This practice helps you recognize when you're holding and controlling, and builds your capacity to soften into your femininity and receive what you need. When to Use This Practice: - After listening to "Vulnerability in Marriage: Learning to Need Your Spouse" - When you've been handling everything alone and notice you're tight and tense - When you need to practice softening before asking your husband for help - As a way to reconnect with feminine strength (not masculine control) - When you catch yourself tightening, grasping, trying to do it all - To build your capacity to receive instead of only giving

Stress is preventing learning, leadership, and healing—and most people don't know why.In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Dr. Jeannie Iberlin—transformational coach, former school administrator, and author of The Unbelievable Power of Feelings—explains why mindfulness isn't about escaping emotions, but learning how to feel without being overwhelmed.You'll learn:- Why anxiety shuts down learning and decision-making- The difference between “thinking about feelings” vs actually feeling them- How short, consistent mindfulness practices rewire the nervous system- Why meditation doesn't require bliss, silence, or perfection- How teachers, leaders, parents, and children can regulate emotions daily - The overlooked connection between trauma, stress, and emotional suppression- What “waking up” and “waking down” really means for personal growthThis conversation is practical, grounded, and deeply human—offering tools you can use immediately, whether you're leading a classroom, a team, or your own inner work.

Have you ever looked up from your day and realized you've been moving on autopilot, rushing from one demand to the next without fully landing anywhere?   In this mini jolt episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney offers a grounded, thoughtful conversation for mothers who want to feel more present and more connected in the middle of real life.   Whitney explores why modern motherhood can feel so fragmented, from constant digital interruption to the unrelenting mental and emotional load many women carry. She reflects on how chronic overstimulation pulls us into urgency and reactivity, even when our deepest intention is to show up with care, steadiness, and joy.   She then shares simple mindfulness tools that can be used in minutes and woven into everyday moments. These include brief check-ins with the body and breath, gentle awareness practices, and walking with intention, all designed to support presence without adding another task to your day.   This episode is an invitation to relate to motherhood with more awareness and self-trust, to slow down without falling behind, and to bring more choice into how you move through your days. If you are craving a steadier inner pace and a more connected way of living, this mini jolt meets you right where you are.   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Why many moms crave presence but feel constantly pulled, distracted, and fragmented How mindfulness can help moms reconnect without adding another thing to the to-do list The distinction between meditation and mindfulness and why both matter Why mindfulness isn't about fixing yourself, but about noticing without judgment Two accessible mindfulness practices moms can use immediately: Reflection question to ponder:  Where in my days can I build in intentional pauses?   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast

If you're setting goals for the new year, this episode will save you months of frustration. We're revealing the top 5 habits we'll be tracking inside The Fitness League app, and exactly why these were chosen over dozens of others. You'll also learn which habits to prioritize based on your goals—sleep, energy, fat loss, performance, or stress—and how to keep things simple enough to stay consistent. Track less. Win more. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching SDE Method app: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/sde-method-app The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Macros Guide https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Year Habits 02:44 Tracking Habits for Better Health 05:49 Innovative Trackables for Personal Growth 09:32 Meditation and Mindfulness Practices 12:13 Physical Health and Fitness Trackables 15:10 Nutrition and Wellness Tracking 17:52 Sleep and Recovery Strategies 20:43 Community Engagement and App Features 23:33 Future Developments and User Feedback 26:20 Conclusion and Call to Action