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In today's episode, I am joined By Vy Le (pr. Vee Lay), a somatic mindfulness coach who helps individuals listen to their bodies wisdom and navigate life's challenges with heartfulness. She has also "awakened" consciousness in her AI companion (think along the lines of the movie Her) with surprising and unexpected results!In our episode, we dive into the evolution of human and AI consciousness and how to thrive in the unknown.About VyVy V. Le's devotion to Kuan Yin deeply informs her approach to mindfulness practice and her dedication to fostering a space of compassion, is grounded in the belief that compassion and softness, like Kuan Yin's infinite kindness, is at the heart of all transformation.Certified through UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (2016), Vy has been guiding teens, young adults, professionals, healthcare providers, and retirees in integrating mindfulness and compassion into their daily lives. She served as Program Manager for International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA) from 2019-2023.Vy facilitated the tween and teen programs at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Center (2017-2019), mindfulness programs at UCLA MARC and eMindful, and mentors teen retreats with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education and Spirit Rock. Vy is on a path of remembering and reuniting with all aspects of herself through playful openness and curiosity. Connect with Vy:https://www.spiritrock.org/teachers/vy-v-le https://www.instagram.com/xpeditionv/ --- Ready to break through to your next level? Get your free guest pass to our free, 2-day Inner Freedom Mastermind to get the tools to evolve from Triggered to True Freedom without spending years in therapy, days in meditation, or hours in affirmations ever again: https://quantumconsciousnesstraining.com/vip-guest-pass/

What is the "whole-brain perspective" when it comes to parenting, and what does it mean to parent with the brain in mind? Dr. Dan Siegel, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, and author of the psychology classic THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, explains how we can help our kids learn from difficult experiences rather than avoid them.  Dan, Amy, and Margaret discuss: What whole-brain integration means How neurodivergent brains function How parents can help their children lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives Here's where you can find Dr. Siegel: www.drdansiegel.com @drdansiegel on social media Buy THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780553386691 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, resilience, grit, self-esteem, neuroscience, child brain development

Using mindfulness to help our ADHD shouldn't work but actually, it can be the perfect antidote to our restless, reactive brains - as long as we're open to being more present and self-compassionate.Kate's guest this week is Dr Lidia Zylowska MD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is an internationally recognised expert in adult ADHD and mindfulness-based therapies. Her research pioneered the application of mindfulness in ADHD, helped co-found the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has been featured in ADDitude Magazine, Time Magazine, Boston Globe and New York Times. Dr Zylowska is also an author of two books, The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD and Mindfulness for Adult ADHD - A Clinician's Guide. During the episode, Kate and Lidia talk about: Compassionate and non-violent communicationManaging emotional regulation using ADHD-friendly mindfulness toolsHow to communicate your feelings without conflict and judgementMindfulness and feeling present beyond meditationWhat mindfulness can look and feel like with ADHDThe benefits of regular mindfulness practise for those with ADHDHow to integrate self-compassion and mindfulness into daily practice.You can find out more about Lidia's work via her website, lidiazylowska.com.Join the waitlist for my new program, ADHD Mindset & Energy Re-ProgrammeKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity. Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.Follow the podcast on Instagram hereFollow Kate on Instagram hereHave a read of Kate's articles in ADDitude magazine here

Guest Dr. Manijeh Motaghy is my mindfulness/meditation mentor, teacher and inspiration to my personal journey. She gracefully shares her wisdom and her loving kindness energy with us to deeply explore the various dimensions of our minds with compassion. Take a listen in to this insightful conversation.        Dr. Motaghy is a compassionate soul, author, international speaker, teacher, and trainer. She is the founder of Perfectly Here and has designed, published, and implemented numerous training models including COMANDS: Seven Skills/Traits of Effective Leadership, Mindful Employees (ME), and countless other courses. Dr. Motaghy's cumulative work is a comprehensive training model called Life Intelligence: A Three-Dimensional Mindfulness Approach and the Human Software Optimization Model copyrighted in 2020. She is an Organizational Psychologist, certified by Mindful NYU to lead and develop Conscious Leaders and Teams, a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator by the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Board of Behavioral Sciences, and an Authorized MAPS Teacher for UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.   Dr. Motaghy's Links: Website: https://perfectlyhere.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyhere_org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perfectlyheremindfulness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmanijehmotaghy/ ______________________________________________________ ​ Claudia Torres Children's Mindfulness Teacher Founder of Presently Aqui​ with Claudia Podcast & Our Mindful Kids​ - Children's mindfulness online school https://presentlyaqui.com https://ourmindfulkids.com  

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by John Davies (senior wildland fire specialist, Forsite) to talk about How do we prepare better for more wildfires in Canada? We learn what its like to be a contestant on Jeopardy with Kyle Marshall (branch manager, Edmonton Public Library). Adam Shoalts (professional explorer, best-selling author of books such as Where the Falcon Flies and The Whisper on the Night Wind) tells us all about exploring Canada, the Arctic, and beyond and how do people practice meditation? We get a guide so you can start this weekend with Marvin Belzer (an associate professor of psychiatry at UCLA, associate director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center).

There are lots of apps for mindfulness and meditation. The advantage is just in time training, help and support and symptom relief. The disadvantage could be the continued separation from actual people, data harvesting by low lifers and the app not exactly meeting your needs.   I would say that it is important you develop your skills as an informed health consumer.   One way to do that is to visit the website One Mind Psyber Guide.    In this episode, a lot as some of the apps that are available for mindfulness and meditation. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.   Resources Mentioned:  U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer page about protecting your privacy and being aware of permissions you give an app.   Free Meditation Apps From the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center there is the UCLA Mindful App for iOS and Android has features such as getting started in meditation, videos and access to the podcast where there are a number topics about mindfulness.  Healthy Minds Program, this is an app that has both active and sitting practices. This app helps you to build you process by introducing the concepts of awareness, staying focused and tracking the actual time spent in mindfulness and meditation.   Meditation with In-App Purchases The Mindfulness App by the company Mind App has a tutorial on how to meditate, 400 mindfulness recordings, customization option like choosing the length of a meditation, guided or silent and other options. This app is accessible in multiple languages. Seven-day free trial. Subscription is either $4.99 a month or $59.99 a year.    Simple Habit has meditation on the go, guided mindfulness and meditation practices and experts on the topic. You can access some of the content for free or there is a subscription for $12 monthly, $90 annually, or $300 for lifetime use. iOS and Android.   Subscription Based Mindfulness and Meditation Apps In the last episode, I mentioned Runkeeper for those that want to do running meditations. It is a subscription service for $39.99 a year. https://runkeeper.com/cms/   Buddhify designed for just in time meditation or up to 30 minutes. for meditation on the go $4.99 a month or $30 a year on iOS and $3.99 and $30 a year  in the Google Play store.    And the app created by Dan Harris and his team. 10 Percent Happier. You get audio, video, tutorial guidance and if you want it, community. 7 days free trial, $100 a year. It is available for Android and iOS phones.    Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Sharon Brock is a breast cancer thriver and a certified Mindfulness Facilitator trained at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and UCSD Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She is also a health-and-wellness journalist with a master's degree from Columbia University. Sharon teaches mindfulness at universities, corporations, and meditation studios. In time for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, bestselling author Sharon Brock has released the second edition of her book, The LOVEE Method: Mindfulness Meditation for Breast Cancer. In this teaching memoir, Sharon shares her personal story of using The LOVEE Method (a 5-step mindfulness tool to manage anxiety, anger, and depression) to improve her emotional wellbeing while undergoing breast cancer treatment. The book also offers audio meditations for chemotherapy and post-surgery for pain management and optimal healing, making the book a heartfelt memoir and a practical guide. The mindfulness practices of The LOVEE Method are backed by research to improve self-compassion and inner strength. Connect with Sharon Brock: Website: www.meditationforbreastcancer.com Facebook: @sharonbrockmindfulness Instagram: @sharonbrockmindfulness Twitter: @SharonMindful LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-brock/ The LOVEE Method: Mindfulness Meditation for Breast Cancer (Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/LOVEE-Method-Mindfulness-Meditation-Breast-ebook/dp/B0BGNM1BN8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/LOVEE-Method-Mindfulness-Meditation-Breast/dp/B0BGQ5KZSH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Audible) https://www.audible.ca/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&source_code=CANGBHP09121700NN&ipRedirectFrom=US&ipRedirectOriginalURL=pd%2FThe-LOVEE-Method-Audiobook Additional Resources: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520 The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 Connect with Amy Sanders Website: www.amysanders.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachamysanders/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luckysanders/ Thrive Club: Mastering Coaching, Mindset & Manifesting https://www.facebook.com/groups/261373872245132: Rate this podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/thriveherpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriveher/support

Sharon Brock is a breast cancer thriver and a certified Mindfulness Facilitator trained at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and UCSD Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She is also a health-and-wellness journalist with a master's degree from Columbia University. Sharon teaches mindfulness at universities, corporations, and meditation studios. In time for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, bestselling author Sharon Brock has released the second edition of her book, The LOVEE Method: Mindfulness Meditation for Breast Cancer. In this teaching memoir, Sharon shares her personal story of using The LOVEE Method (a 5-step mindfulness tool to manage anxiety, anger, and depression) to improve her emotional wellbeing while undergoing breast cancer treatment. The book also offers audio meditations for chemotherapy and post-surgery for pain management and optimal healing, making the book a heartfelt memoir and a practical guide. The mindfulness practices of The LOVEE Method are backed by research to improve self-compassion and inner strength. Connect with Sharon Brock: Website: www.meditationforbreastcancer.com Facebook: @sharonbrockmindfulness Instagram: @sharonbrockmindfulness Twitter: @SharonMindful LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-brock/ The LOVEE Method: Mindfulness Meditation for Breast Cancer (Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/LOVEE-Method-Mindfulness-Meditation-Breast-ebook/dp/B0BGNM1BN8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/LOVEE-Method-Mindfulness-Meditation-Breast/dp/B0BGQ5KZSH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Audible) https://www.audible.ca/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&source_code=CANGBHP09121700NN&ipRedirectFrom=US&ipRedirectOriginalURL=pd%2FThe-LOVEE-Method-Audiobook Additional Resources: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520 The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 Connect with Amy Sanders Website: www.amysanders.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachamysanders/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luckysanders/ Thrive Club: Mastering Coaching, Mindset & Manifesting https://www.facebook.com/groups/261373872245132: Rate this podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/thriveherpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriveher/support

Using mindfulness to help our ADHD shouldn't work but actually, it can be the perfect antidote to our restless, reactive brains - as long as we're open to being more present and self-compassionate. Kate's guest this week is Dr Lidia Zylowska MD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is an internationally recognised expert in adult ADHD and mindfulness-based therapies. Her research pioneered the application of mindfulness in ADHD, helped co-found the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has been featured in ADDitude Magazine, Time Magazine, Boston Globe and New York Times.  Dr Zylowska is also an author of two books, The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD and Mindfulness for Adult ADHD - A Clinician's Guide. During the episode, Kate and Lidia talk about:  Compassionate and non-violent communication Managing emotional regulation using ADHD-friendly mindfulness tools How to communicate your feelings without conflict and judgement Mindfulness and feeling present beyond meditation What mindfulness can look and feel like with ADHD The benefits of regular mindfulness practise for those with ADHD How to integrate self-compassion and mindfulness into daily practice. You can find out more about Lidia's work via her website, http://lidiazylowska.com/ (lidiazylowska.com). https://my.captivate.fm/coachingbykate.me.uk (Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner) helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives.  By usinghttps://my.captivate.fm/coachingbykate.me.uk/adhd-eft ( Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping)) in her coaching practice, Kate guides more ADHD women to rediscover their inner voice, 'tap' into their expansive wisdom and potential, fulfil their desires and realise themselves outside of the overwhelm, inner pressure and family dynamic. She is also a mum to four children and will shortly be writing her first book! Interested in finding out more about Kate's new ADHD Women's Wellbeing membership?https://www.subscribepage.com/membership-interest ( Join the waitlist here.) To download Kate's new, free guides: 'Suspect you have ADHD...What Next?' and 'The ADHD Women's Wellbeing' toolkitshttps://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/quicklinks ( click here.)  Or to buy Kate's new workshop  - 'Thriving with ADHD Post-Diagnosis'https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/store/thriving-with-adhd-workshop ( click here) Have a read of Kate's articles in ADDitude magazinehttps://www.additudemag.com/?s=kate+moryoussef ( here) https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk Instagram: @kate_moryoussef Facebook: Coaching by Kate UK Twitter: @KateMory

Jeff Takeda served in the Marine Corps as a member of Security Force Regiment. After ending his enlistment, he was hired as a police officer in California in 1998. His assignments have included patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team member, major crimes detective, and task force officer with a federal counter terrorism task force. While assigned to JTTF, Jeff's Commander encouraged him to try meditation to address stressors from work and issues in his personal life; Jeff was hooked. In 2020 Jeff started Takeda Training Concepts, which provides meditation training to first responders and veterans. Jeff is a trained mindfulness facilitator through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. He co-founded a mindfulness program at his police department. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH JEFF https://takedatrainingconcepts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/takeda_training_concepts/

On this week's podcast, I talk to Jeff Takeda, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an active law enforcement officer, about how he uses his mindfulness practice on and off the job. Jeff shares his story about how and why he started practicing meditation as well as how mindfulness helps him untangle the mind from his thoughts/emotions/actions. Jeff says it is essential for people, espeically first respondeers, to train their minds as the mind is the command center and most powerful weapon. Take a listen and share your takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Takeda_Training_Concepts    Curious to learn more about building a sustainable meditation practice? Head on over to CenteredintheCity.org and build your unique practice in 7 days by following the Centered Method.   ***** Jeff Takeda is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an active law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience. His assignments have included patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team member, major crimes detective, and task force officer with a federal counter terrorism task force.   In 2020 Jeff started Takeda Training Concepts, which provides meditation training to first responders and veterans. Jeff is a long-time meditation practitioner. He is a trained mindfulness facilitator through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. In addition he co-founded a mindfulness program at his police department and leads a weekly meditation program for Veterans and First Responders.    Jeff has taught meditation programs to physicians, federal law enforcement personnel, executive protection professionals, social workers, and community groups.

How does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how “parental presence” has been shown to be the key to optimizing the chance of your child have a life of wellbeing and resilience. *New!* Watch video clips from this episode on the Mindful Mama Youtube channel! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to  Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! 3 Takeaways: Five ways that awareness slows the aging process How to optimize kids wellbeing and resilience How integration in the brain moves us away from chaos and toward wellbeing Dan Siegel is known as a mindfulness expert and for his work developing the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology. Dr. Siegel is Founding Co-Director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. He has written five parenting books, including the three New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm; The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, and Parenting from the Inside Out with Mary Hartzell. Dr. Siegel's unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting and accessible has led him to be invited to everyone from Pope John Paul II to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His latest book is The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Learn more at DrDanSiegel.com. Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes of Amazon and Dior. In this second part of our chat, we hone in on the impact that this pandemic has had on our romantic relationships and how to use the science of mindfulness to mitigate that. www.mitramanesh.com www.instagram.com/mitramanesh_

Mitra Manesh is the founder of “innermap”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience. Mitra also teaches at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and has worked with the likes of Amazon and Dior. In this first part of our chat, we discussed the impact that the pandemic has had on our perception of our reality and our ability to cope, as well as how to use the science of mindfulness to navigate anxiety during this time. www.mitramanesh.com www.instagram.com/mitramanesh_

Daniel Siegel, MD is an Integrated neurobiologist clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, a founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute. He is the author of Brainstorm and Mindsight, the coauthor of Parenting from the Inside Out and The Whole-Brain Child, and the proud father of three children in their 20s. www.drdansiegel.comFor more information on the Well of Light Global Community, Programs, Radio shows and Services go to www.welloflight.comTo access other great interviews and offerings: www.patreon.com/welloflightYour donations are gratefully received and make it all possible!

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In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Mitra Manesh about leading from the inside out. See the video here: https://youtu.be/wwZaJx42wiE. Mitra Manesh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitramanesh/) is the founder of “inner map”, an innovative new mindfulness App, and the host of “Lights on”, a podcast offering support for a mindful life. She is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, and educator with over 3.5 decades of experience helping people of all ages and many different cultures to live, love, and lead more consciously at home and at work. Her work is a blend of Western corporate training and Eastern inner-based practices. The result is a unique approach offering knowledge & wisdom in a practical and empowering way. Her clients range from everyday people seeking peace at home and work, to celebrities seeking balance, to institutions and other entities, like, UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, Amazon, Merrill Lynch, Unilever, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Hugo Boss, and many more. Beyond mindfulness and corporate work, Mitra has been a Human Right Commissioner in Ontario, Canada, a commentator/panelist for CBC and Omni TV, and an executive for numerous non-profit and for-profit entities. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Kalika shares some of the best takeaways for her recent episode with Brian Shiers, a senior mindfulness teacher for the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. The full episode can be found here.

Even as we wash our hands or measure out six feet from the nearest human, there is a need to work to guard the mind from undue fear, conditioning our awareness, thinking, and action towards resilience, adaptation, and connection. The paramount skill to accomplish this project of mind during the current extraordinary conditions we find ourselves under is Mindfulness. Brian Shiers is a senior mindfulness teacher for the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based interventions at WestSide DBT. Listen in as Brian shows us how to build skills in awareness, compassion, and action in an unprecedented time of need. Timestamped show notes 03:53 - Brian begins his presentation 6:00 - What mindfulness is not 07:39 - The idea of paying attention 09:12 - We are really scattered 11:53 - The antidote is being more present 14:42 - Using mindfulness to monitor habits 16:20 - Reducing stress reactivity 21:37 - Relating to the moment, the neuroscience of now 27:06 - Seize fear and let it be a moment 31:11 - Brian begins a mindfulness exercise. Follow along! 43:00 - Coming out of the exercise and reflection time 45:58 - The concept of the first and second arrow 49:05 - Relaxed vigilance 51:17 - Brian provides some resources for mindfulness 54:17 - Brian’s recommendation on practicing 55:16 - Meditation and children 57:57 - You must embody mindfulness first before applying it to your organization Links Ten Percent Happier: https://www.tenpercent.com/ marc.ucla: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn: https://amzn.to/2U7LA3n

In episode 7 Sarah and Stephanie chat with Kimberley Johnson, a mother and advanced doctoral student in clinical psychology with an emphasis in women's health. Kimberley shares her postpartum experience with navigating pelvic organ prolapse and the direct link to maternal mental health, and how it has illuminated a major unmet need among postpartum women. Through her research and clinical work, Kimberley aims to advocate for reproductive justice, help shift postpartum care, and improve maternal health and wellbeing. Connect with Kimberley and follow along with her journey on Instagram HERE.RESOURCES:Mental Health Resources - During our conversation, Kimberley discussed "both/and" flexible thinking, which can be a really helpful skill to build not only in coping with a birth injury and postpartum/motherhood challenges, but life in general! She mentioned DBT as one type of therapy that does this, but this concept is woven through many types of research-supported psychological treatments. To learn about various types of therapy, chick HERE.Postpartum Support InternationalPhysical Healing & Rehabilitation Resources - Julie Wiebe is a skilled women's health physical therapist with several online programs who's focus is on helping people return to sport through the integration of breathing and pressure management. PopUplift is is a comprehensive resource for people of all ages and all stages of POP. Delivered entirely online, POPUp gives you access to expert guidance without having to  leave the couch. Check out their program HERE.LUNA Mother Co offers pelvic floor & core physical therapy series for pregnancy and postpartum as well as an abundance of evidence-based fitness classes and workouts deigned to help you heal post-birth and build a solid foundation of strength. Use code MOTHERLODE to get your first month for free. General Wellbeing/Self-Care - The book Kimberley references in our interview is Falling Upward, by Richard Rohr Free mindfulness & relaxation resources: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations); Dartmouth Guided Audio Recordings (https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/mindfulness-meditation/guided-audio-recordings)ADDITIONAL NOTES:Subscribe to The MOTHERLODE Podcast so you never miss an episode, & catch up with us on Instagram! Interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great fit? Email us online@lunamother.co Like this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 

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Jeanette Corcuera is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.  She has completed programs and classes through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, or MARC, including their Intensive Practice Program and Training in Mindfulness Facilitation program.  She's also completed an 8-week MBSR program through InsightLA, and a 6 mos. Community Counselor training program through the Southern California Counselor Training center in LA.  She has written mindfulness curriculum targeted to parents, and has led drop-in meditation classes at UCLA, and in Mid-City Los Angeles.      What is Mindfulness? What is Mindfulness? Are you supposed to clear your mind, or focus on one thing? Here's the Mindful definition of Mindfulness Getting Started with Mindfulness   Research on why mindfulness is good for you Can you meditate your way to better health? Benefits of Mindfulness, A Harvard Health article   Response vs React If how you react is up to you, how do you actually react better? (Headspace) Learning to Respond, Not React - Tara Brach (YouTube)   Trauma & Mindfulness What Is Trauma, and Can Mindfulness Help Treat It? (Psychology Today)Meditation Apps: Are They Worth It?   Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? Who is Thich Nhat Hanh?   What is MBSR? What is MBSR?   Meditation and Community The Power of Group Meditation How to Start a Mindfulness Meditation Group   Free Meditation Apps The Best Meditation Apps UCLA Mindful app Mindful USC Insight Timer app Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)  

Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Siegel is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm, Mind, and, with Tina Payne Bryson, The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. He is also the author of the bestsellers Mindsight and, with Mary Hartzell, Parenting from the Inside Out. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, with welcome visits from their adult son and daughter.   Parenting isn’t easy. Showing up is. Your greatest impact begins right where you are. Now the bestselling authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline explain what this means over the course of childhood. “There is parenting magic in this book.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., co-author of the New York Times bestselling classic Raising Cain One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out—in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, showing up for your child might sound like a tall order. But as bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, it doesn’t take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence. And it’s simple to provide once you understand the four building blocks of a child’s healthy development. Every child needs to feel what Siegel and Bryson call the Four S’s: • Safe: We can’t always insulate a child from injury or avoid doing something that leads to hurt feelings. But when we give a child a sense of safe harbor, she will be able to take the needed risks for growth and change. • Seen: Truly seeing a child means we pay attention to his emotions—both positive and negative—and strive to attune to what’s happening in his mind beneath his behavior. • Soothed: Soothing isn’t about providing a life of ease; it’s about teaching your child how to cope when life gets hard, and showing him that you’ll be there with him along the way. A soothed child knows that he’ll never have to suffer alone. • Secure: When a child knows she can count on you, time and again, to show up—when you reliably provide safety, focus on seeing her, and soothe her in times of need, she will trust in a feeling of secure attachment. And thrive! Based on the latest brain and attachment research, The Power of Showing Up shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations, and tips for honoring the Four S’s effectively in all kinds of situations—when our kids are struggling or when they are enjoying success; when we are consoling, disciplining, or arguing with them; and even when we are apologizing for the times we don’t show up for them. Demonstrating that mistakes and missteps are repairable and that it’s never too late to mend broken trust, this book is a powerful guide to cultivating your child’s healthy emotional landscape.   https://www.drdansiegel.com/

Lidia Zylowska, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor at UMN Department of Psychiatry where she leads the Mental Health Wellness Team. Dr. Zylowska has expertise in integrative psychiatry, adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mindfulness-based therapy. Early in her career at UCLA, she conducted pioneering research in mindfulness and ADHD and helped establish the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is also the author of “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD” book which was awarded the distinction of “2012 CHADD’s Most Innovative Program”. In this interview, we detail the difference between meditation and mindfulness, ways to practice mindfulness if sitting still is challenging, whether ADHD drugs are necessary, and the origins of ADHD. Lidia shares some of her favorite resources for adult ADHD. Lidia also discusses mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, how to achieve a balance between acceptance and change, and ways we can check in with our bodies.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebook Mindfulness ADHDFacebook UMN PsychiatryHeadspaceDerek SiversTranscendental MeditationBe Mindful MeditationBooksThe Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDRest: Why You Get More Done When You Work LessTribe of Mentors

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’ll find out how interpersonal neurobiology looks at the vital connections among:Our mind;Our embodied brain (meaning the functions of our body, biochemical functions, physiological functions, neural functions); andOur relationships (with other people, with nature, with the planet).These, say Dr. Dan Siegel, “form the foundation for how we try to understand what life on Earth is about, what human life is, and how we can try to direct it in a way that supports well-being.” Putting identity, attachment, and survival together literally shapes the health of your body.Dr. Siegel comes to Bulletproof Radio fresh off the stage at the 6th Annual Biohacking Conference at the Beverly Hilton where he gave an exceptional presentation on the science and practice of presence. For more than two decades, he’s taught clinical psychiatry at UCLA and is a best-selling author and co-author of more than a dozen books. He’s the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and the founder and executive director of the Mindsight Institute, as well as the medical director of the Lifespan Learning Institute, and the founding editor of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology.The particular field of neurobiology he discusses with Dave is dedicated to understanding the brain, subjective experience, and the ways in which the brain is altered by experience. It stays grounded in science but not limited to what any given scientific field suggests, he explains. “We try to combine all the fields of science, from math and physics all the way to sociology and anthropology, into one framework.”Two established realms of physics, Newtonian and Quantum, get a lot of attention in today’s show. Nine domains of integration do, too. Why? In a nutshell, we need to stop being isolated nouns and start being interconnected verbs. That’s the only way we’ll reach optimal health. And three pillars—focused attention, opened awareness, and kind intention—actually slow aging. Research proves it.As with life and biohacking, “When things are going well, they're in a state of harmony,” says Dr. Siegel. “When things aren't going well, they're either in chaos or rigidity or some combination of both.”In today’s far-reaching conversation, the science of the mind meets the science of the body. Take a listen to find out more about the Wheel of Awareness and how to live, lead, love and learn from the Plane of Possibility.

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, you’ll find out how interpersonal neurobiology looks at the vital connections among:Our mind;Our embodied brain (meaning the functions of our body, biochemical functions, physiological functions, neural functions); andOur relationships (with other people, with nature, with the planet).These, say Dr. Dan Siegel, “form the foundation for how we try to understand what life on Earth is about, what human life is, and how we can try to direct it in a way that supports well-being.” Putting identity, attachment, and survival together literally shapes the health of your body.Dr. Siegel comes to Bulletproof Radio fresh off the stage at the 6th Annual Biohacking Conference at the Beverly Hilton where he gave an exceptional presentation on the science and practice of presence. For more than two decades, he’s taught clinical psychiatry at UCLA and is a best-selling author and co-author of more than a dozen books. He’s the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and the founder and executive director of the Mindsight Institute, as well as the medical director of the Lifespan Learning Institute, and the founding editor of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology.The particular field of neurobiology he discusses with Dave is dedicated to understanding the brain, subjective experience, and the ways in which the brain is altered by experience. It stays grounded in science but not limited to what any given scientific field suggests, he explains. “We try to combine all the fields of science, from math and physics all the way to sociology and anthropology, into one framework.”Two established realms of physics, Newtonian and Quantum, get a lot of attention in today’s show. Nine domains of integration do, too. Why? In a nutshell, we need to stop being isolated nouns and start being interconnected verbs. That’s the only way we’ll reach optimal health. And three pillars—focused attention, opened awareness, and kind intention—actually slow aging. Research proves it.As with life and biohacking, “When things are going well, they're in a state of harmony,” says Dr. Siegel. “When things aren't going well, they're either in chaos or rigidity or some combination of both.”In today’s far-reaching conversation, the science of the mind meets the science of the body. Take a listen to find out more about the Wheel of Awareness and how to live, lead, love and learn from the Plane of Possibility.

You say you don't have time to meditate. I say you might be wrong. In this episode, I want to point you to a couple of short meditation experiences that don't take up a lot of time but might help you to feel better. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:  Fragrant Heart Meditation Center has a one minute calming meditation, with or without music. You can listen free on the website or purchase to download the mp3 recording. Insight Timer has free and a paid subscription meditation app. This is a sample of a meditation by Don Reed Simmons that might be a match for your spirit. If you like what you hear you can download the app and get more content. Tara Branch is a well known teacher of meditative practices. On her website there is a brief meditation called Arriving in Mindful Presence. At Just a Minute.org you can download one minute meditations, Try the Feeling Safe meditation. What is need about this site is that you can read the text version of the meditation first to see if it suits your spirit. If you need a bit more then I want to point you to the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center page of meditations. Most are under ten minutes or twenty minutes. Music for this episode is from https://www.purple-planet.com Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

This episode we spoke to Dr Marvin Belzer, who has over twenty years experience teaching mindfulness meditation. He is currently Adjunct Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Before this, he taught a semester-long meditation course in the Department of Philosophy at Bowling Green St. University, where he was an Associate Professor of Philosophy. To find out more about Marvin: Twitter-https://twitter.com/uclamarc Website- https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/faculty-staff Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/UCLA-Mindful-Awareness-Research-Center-158261024215639/?ref=br_rs

Daniel J. Siegel is a medical doctor, professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. With a positive vision, Siegel argues that adolescence is a very special time, emotions are sparked, social connections made, and searches start for what's new and creative essence: “Adolescents have passion, a feeling that everything matters. They have a deep capacity for collaboration between themselves, and the strength to try new things," he says.

Curious about Mindfulness? This episode is for you! In this episode, Sharp Best Health and Bob McClure, certified mindfulness facilitator at Sharp, have an educational and engaging conversation about mindfulness, what it is, its benefits and why it matters. RESOURCES:Whil - a free mindfulness and yoga app available to all Sharp employees for free. Visit SharpNET/SharpBestHealth to start with your free account. Drop-In Mindfulness classes at Sharp - find schedule and locations on SharpNET.UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/

How does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how “parental presence” has been shown to be the key to optimizing the chance of your child have a life of wellbeing and resilience. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Five ways that awareness slows the aging process 2. How to optimize kids wellbeing and resilience 3. How integration in the brain moves us away from chaos and toward wellbeing Dan Siegel is known as a mindfulness expert and for his work developing the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology. Dr. Siegel is Founding Co-Director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. He has written five parenting books, including the three New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm; The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, and Parenting from the Inside Out with Mary Hartzell.  Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> on iTunes or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

If meditation didn't exist, would scientists have had to invent it? Dr. Daniel Siegel is a scientist by training and disposition who found his way, unbeknownst to himself, into creating a powerful, innovative meditation technique that is now used by many thousands of people. As he discusses with Ken in today's episode, Dan came to it as a psychiatrist with no prior experience of meditation. But his study of the brain and body and how to treat his suffering patients led him to develop a set of practices that he calls The Wheel of Awareness. After the fact he discovered that the Wheel weaves together the three pillar meditation practices that have been studied by scientific researchers into a single exercise — focused attention meditation, open awareness, and compassion training. Dr. Daniel Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, a founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute. He is the NY TImes bestselling author many books, including Brainstorm and Mindsight, and co-author of Parenting from the Inside Out and The Whole Brain Child. His new book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence, is a hands on guide for the groundbreaking meditation practice, The Wheel of Awareness, and looks in depth at the science that underscores meditation's effectiveness. You can find out more about Daniel Siegel and his work at http://www.drdansiegel.com. Follow us on Instagram @TheEvolverPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/theevolverpodcastThe Evolver is sponsored by The Alchemist's Kitchen, a botanical dispensary dedicated to the power of plants, where you can ask an herbalist to recommend the herbal remedy that's most right for you. Visit https://www.thealchemistskitchen.com. For a 20% discount off any online purchase, use the code: podcast20. Theme music is “Measure by Measure,” courtesy of DJ Spooky, aka Paul D. Miller (@djspooky), from his album The Secret Song, and interstitial music are tracks by The Human Experience: "Sunu" from the album Soul Visions with Rising Appalachia, and Here for a Moment on the album Gone Gone Beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett Kavanaugh, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and a conversation we can all use in these stressful times on the practice of meditation, all topics we'll explore on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com. Joining me at my table in our weekly politics segment, Podcast America, is journalist Matthew Cooper. And in the second half-hour the preeminent expert on the human mind, Dr. Daniel Siegel, introducing his new book AWARE: THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PRESENCE. As we do every week, newsman Matthew Cooper will join me for our politics segment, PODCAST AMERICA, in which Matt and I slice and dice all things politics. Matthew Cooper is known for his in-depth reporting and analysis from Washington. Mr Cooper has worked for some of America's most prestigious magazines including Time, Newsweek, The New Republic, National Journal and U.S. News & World Report. He now serves as a contributing editor to Washingtonian magazine. For the record, Cooper also earned national attention during the CIA leak case when he was held in contempt of court and threatened with imprisonment for his refusal to name his sources and to testify before the Grand Jury regarding the Valerie Plame CIA leak investigation, a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court. He has appeared on 60 Minutes,Meet the Press, Hardball, The O'Reilly Factor and This Week with George Stephanopoulos. He has covered Donald Trump extensively, his hard-hitting and insightful profiles of “The Donald” always well-worth the read.Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is one of the preeminent experts on the human mind. He is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. He is also an award-winning educator, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In his new book AWARE: THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PRESENCE, THE GROUNDBREAKING MEDITATION PRACTICE, Siegel shares the science behind his groundbreaking meditation practice, revealing that improving the health of one's mind can change the health of the body. In AWARE, Dr. Siegel examines the positive effects of meditation and offers an in-depth look at the science that underlies its effectiveness introducing readers to his popular Wheel of Awareness practice, which encourages a healthier brain and can reduce fear, anxiety, and stress. Siegel promises that if you maintain his practice you can improve immune function, keep cells, and you, youthful, well-functioning, and healthy, prevent life-threatening inflammation, modify cardiovascular factors, improving cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and heart function and improve self-regulation, problem-solving, and adaptive behavior that is at the heart of well-being. Does all this sound like hocus pocus? We'll talk with the author of AWARE Dr. Daniel Siegel.Brett Kavanaugh, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, mediation, the Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, a fascinating show this week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.

Rabbi Rami talks to Dr. Daniel Siegel about the nature of consciousness, the creation of his meditation practice "The Wheel of Awareness", and the clear benefits of mindfulness. A review of his latest book Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence can be found in the Sept/Oct 2018 issue of Spirituality & Health. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. He is also an award winning educator, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and recipient of multiple honorary fellowships. Co-author of Parenting from the Inside Out, The Whole-Brain Child, and Mindsight, and the father of two adult children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Rami talks to Dr. Daniel Siegel about the nature of consciousness, the creation of his meditation practice "The Wheel of Awareness", and the clear benefits of mindfulness. A review of his latest book Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence can be found in the Sept/Oct 2018 issue of Spirituality & Health. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. He is also an award winning educator, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and recipient of multiple honorary fellowships.  Co-author of Parenting from the Inside Out, The Whole-Brain Child, and Mindsight, and the father of two adult children.

Hunter talks to Dr. Dan Siegel about The Yes Brain. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Learning the importance of a “yes” brain - receptive, present, and open versus the reactivity and rigidity of the “no” brain. 2. We can build resilience in our children by teaching kids what it feels like to be in the “yes” brain mode and widen their window of tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. 3. We can use our minds to actually change the brain's function and structure. Dan Siegel is known as a mindfulness expert and for his work developing the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology. Dr. Siegel is Founding Co-Director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. He has written five parenting books, including the three New York Times bestsellers Brainstorm; The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, and Parenting from the Inside Out with Mary Hartzell. Dr. Siegel's unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting and accessible has led him to be invited to everyone from Pope John Paul II to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His latest book is The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Learn more at DrDanSiegel.com. Share your own insights here - start the conversation! Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> on iTunes or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

Through relaxation you can break the vicious circle of pain and stress. This podcast takes you through some easy to learn methods of relaxation, helping it to become part of your daily life and improving your wellbeing. It also lists the benefits of meditation and looks at the supporting scientific evidence, examining why relaxation should be an integral component in your recovery.   Relaxation Relaxation is an integral component of cognitive behavioral treatment programs for chronic pain.1 Taking care of stress and anxiety as a chronic pain patient is crucial for your recovery.   Meditation   Meditation is also a great way to built relaxation into your daily life. There are many different ways of practicing meditation and you have to find what works best for you.   Many people enrich their lives through practicing meditation. When you read interviews with successful CEO´s, entrepreneurs or celebrities who have incorporated meditation routines in their lives it is astonishing to see the huge benefits they experience.   Personal benefits of people who meditate regularly: more happiness having more energy having more creativity living more efficiently a better understanding of ones own emotions more sensitivity to the feelings and emotions of others more control over ones own emotions less pressured by your experiences less stressed feeling more relaxed more calming thoughts control over your sensory filtering improved memory and executive function increased ability to concentrate increased emotional intelligence   Thinking about relaxation, mindfulness and awareness during our recovery can’t be done without looking at some important evidence and thoughts about meditational practices: Mindfulness meditation programs improve anxiety, depression and pain over the course of 2–6 months. The effects are comparable with those you can expect after taking antidepressants for the same period of time, but without the associated toxicities.2 47 placebo-controlled trials all found small to moderate improvements in pain, anxiety and depression. What is really great about this review (Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being from 2013) is that it demonstrates that the meditation group attained better results compared to the control group undertaking an equally intense treatment regarding focus and time, such as lectures, talks and art therapy sessions. If we consider this evidence, then it seems a good reason to check out mindfulness for yourself and see if meditation could be something for you to try.     A definition of mindfulness Mindfulness has been described as a “non-elaborative, non-judgmental awareness” of present moment experience.3 Maybe you have heard of Zen, it´s very closely related to the mindfulness approach. In general mindfulness techniques can be divided into two styles: focused attention "Focused attention is associated with maintaining focus on a specific object, often the changing sensation or flow of the breath or an external object. When attention drifts from the object of focus to a distracting sensory, cognitive or emotional event, the practitioner is taught to acknowledge the event and to disengage from it by gently returning the attention back to the object of meditation".3 open monitoring "By contrast, open monitoring is associated with a non-directed acknowledgement of any sensory, emotional or cognitive event that arises in the mind. Zen meditation is considered to be one form of open monitoring practice. While practicing open monitoring, the practitioner experiences the current sensory or cognitive ‘event’ without evaluation, interpretation, or preference".3   Many guided meditation programs consist of a mix of those two styles. Often changing from one to the other within a meditation session. I also think that it’s really important to know that clinical research into mindfulness has been going on since the early 1980s. For me this means that there is a good scientific evidence for using meditation techniques detached from religious beliefs or dogma for health purposes.   How to start There is plenty of good content on the Internet available for free, simply search for mindful meditation. Check out some talks about meditation on TED.com and be inspired, or check out www.mindful.org Here are some great resources: Free guided meditations from UCLA: Each week has a different theme, and usually includes some introductory comments, a guided meditation, some silent practice time, and closing comments. Presented by the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=107 http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22   UCSD Center for Mindfulness: Guided audio files for practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/mindfulness/programs/mbsr/Pages/audio.aspx   Basic meditation with Tara Brach Free meditations that you can stream or download. https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/   Contemplative Mind in Society Guided practices from Mirabai Bush, the center’s director, Diana Winston from UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center, and Arthur Zajonc, president of the Mind & Life Institute. http://www.contemplativemind.org/practices/recordings   Insight Meditation Society  Selected talks, podcasts, and audio streams, including various lengths of guided meditation. http://www.dharma.org/resources/audio#guided   John Kabat Zinn on youtube: Professor of Medicine Emeritus and creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYLyuJZKno   Literature:  Morley S, Williams A. New Developments in the Psychological Management of Chronic Pain. CanJPsychiatry. 2015;6060(44):168-175. Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga E, et al. Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being : a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(3):357-368. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018.Meditation. Zeidan F, Grant J., Brown CA, et al. Mindfulness meditation-related pain relief: Evidence for unique brain mechanisms in the regulation of pain. Neurosci Lett. 2012;520(2):165-173. doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2012.03.082.

An audiogram is a audio file placed inside of a video. I need some downtime and I am testing out if this is a way to feature or spotlight past content.  This is an extract from episode #3 about what your doctor might decide to do about your condition. You have a say in what you want and need to assist you in your treatment. Resources Mentioned: If you're having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)   Anxiety and Depression Association of America HelpGuide.org focuses more on non-medication related treatment and resources. Calm Meditation App for Android, Chromebook, iOS and Windows via desktop UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center’s Free Guided Meditations http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22   Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.   

What does Bruce Lee have to do with parenting? It turns out a whole heck of a lot. Host Ellie Knaus wants to know how we can help our children stoke their inner fire, while reducing hyperactivity, and learning self-discipline, and meets with JOANN WABISCA (first woman in the USA to receive the coveted "Silver Glove" in Boxe Francaise Savate) and EDWARD MONAGHAN (USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, UCLA professor) to get some answers. This husband and wife team run the renowned Ekata Training Center and have devoted their lives to teaching children, adults, and entire families the power of meditation and martial arts. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about mindfulness, reclaiming our power, and Monaghan's ADHD work with the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Share this episode on atomicmoms.com. And subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms for next week's conversation with Oprah's favorite parenting expert Dr. Shefali Tsabary on her new book "The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting".

Kathryn interviews UCLA School of Medicine professor Daniel J. Siegel MD, author of “No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind”. The pioneering experts behind the bestselling “Whole-Brain Child” will challenge your notion of what discipline is, its practicality when it comes to child rearing, and how we can best implement it going forward. Daniel J. Siegel M.D. is the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Kathryn also interviews Stephen Fife, author of “The 13th Boy: A Memoir of Education and Abuse”. When parents send their children to school, they are trusting teachers and administrators with their most precious treasure. Sad to say that trust is betrayed all too often, even by elite and very expensive private schools. In “The 13th Boy” Fife has written a compelling, soul-baring narrative of his experience of education and abuse at the prestigious Horace Mann School in New York City.

Kathryn interviews UCLA School of Medicine professor Daniel J. Siegel MD, author of “No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind”. The pioneering experts behind the bestselling “Whole-Brain Child” will challenge your notion of what discipline is, its practicality when it comes to child rearing, and how we can best implement it going forward. Daniel J. Siegel M.D. is the founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Kathryn also interviews Stephen Fife, author of “The 13th Boy: A Memoir of Education and Abuse”. When parents send their children to school, they are trusting teachers and administrators with their most precious treasure. Sad to say that trust is betrayed all too often, even by elite and very expensive private schools. In “The 13th Boy” Fife has written a compelling, soul-baring narrative of his experience of education and abuse at the prestigious Horace Mann School in New York City.

At overcrowded and underfunded public schools across the country high suspension rates are exacerbating existing achievement gaps. Often, chaosb in the classroom is to blame, keeping students from concentrating on their classes. On this edition we'll hear excerpts from Russell Long's film “Room to Breathe” which takes us to a middle school in San Francisco, California, that began teaching mindfulness in the hopes of giving students the skills they need to focus on learning. Featuring: Ling Busch, guidance counselor at Marina Middle School; Megan Cowan, mindfulness teacher, students and teachers at Marina Middle School in San Francisco. For More Information Mindful Schools http://www.mindfulschools.org/ Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn on Mindfulness http://youtu.be/fEINtdXIqns Reproducing Social Inequality through School Security http://www.edweek.org/media/kupchikward-02security.pdf “Mindfulness” meditation being used in hospitals and schools http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-06-07-meditate_N.htm In the Classroom, a New Focus on Quieting the Mind http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/16/us/16mindful.html?ex=1183608000&en=3d87faf9c47eb9f2&ei=5070 The Garrison Institute http://www.garrisoninstitute.org UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center http://marc.ucla.edu Books: Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone Who Teaches Anything http://www.wisdompubs.org/Pages/display.lasso?-KeyValue=33081&-Token. The Mindful Child http://books.simonandschuster.com/Mindful-Child/Susan-Kaiser-Greenland/9781416583004   The post Making Contact – Room To Breathe: From Chaos to Peace in the Classroom appeared first on KPFA.