66: Normalcy
Are you wishing for things to return to normal? What is normal? Join us to explore our options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2020•16 min•Ep. 66
A Mindful Moment
Hey there! We are Teresa McKee and Melissa Sims, your hosts of A Mindful Moment. Our podcast is here to help you practice a more mindful life and enjoy the many benefits of mindfulness! At a time when change is constant and we are pulled in too many directions, our mental health needs some love. We need a way to stay present to life and to increase our ability to remain calm, think clearly and maintain our well-being. We chat with each other about our failures and successes in mindfulness, we interview experts and authors in the field of mental health, and also guide you through some wonderful meditations. Mindfulness improves our mental, emotional and physical health, so we hope you give it a shot!
The podcast hosts are a mother-daughter duo - Teresa has a master’s degree in psychology, is a certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, a transformation coach and the CEO of Work2Live Well. Melissa is a yoga teacher, a transformation coach, and the Program Director for Work2Live Well. We've been delivering new episodes weekly since 2019, and hope you come along the journey with us! Let's Grow!
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65: New Beginnings
Ready or not, change is everywhere, but instead of focusing on external events, first consider looking inward to map your course to your new beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 65
Unsettling Emotions
These are definitely challenging times and we're all experiencing a range of feelings and emotions. Sometimes it helps to know that you're not alone and that we're all experiencing unsettling emotions. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2020•15 min•Ep. 62
61: Spreading Mindfulness
The world could definitely use more mindfulness at this time, so join us for a discussion with Wendy Quan, founder of The Calm Monkey, to learn how to share this important practice at work or in your community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020•24 min•Ep. 61
60: Mindfulness for Children and Young Adults
We need to support our young people through these trying times and mindfulness works just as well for them as for the rest of us. Join us as we explore helping young minds in need of calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 60
59: The Pictures in Our Mind
Change is coming again. Will you resist or adapt? Join us to understand the key to changing with events. Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 13, 2020•24 min•Ep. 59
58: Self-Care Inventory
We all know we need to exercise, eat healthy and sleep to stay well. But under the current circumstances, we need more. Our mental and emotional well-being is just as important as our physical health and can negatively impact that health if we don't take action to manage it. Join us for a self-care inventory and an interview with Matt Zinman, author of Z-isms, Insights to Live By, as we prepare for the next phase of our new world. Better Help Online Counseling: 10% off for our listeners trybette...
May 08, 2020•28 min•Ep. 58
57: Waiting
There's nothing worse than waiting for something to happen. Yet we all want something to happen, ANYTHING at this point. Join us to understand why waiting is so uncomfortable and how we can lessen that discomfort by understanding the process of transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 57
56: Living in Isolation
More than half of us felt lonely even before Covid-19 arrived. Now in isolation, we risk the negative health effects of loneliness even more. Whether you live alone or with a group of people, you could be at risk, so join us to explore how we can cope with living in isolation while protecting our mental health. Meditation Impromptu 01 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100163 Arti...
Apr 25, 2020•18 min•Ep. 56
55: A Practice of Gratitude
You may think gratitude is the last thing you're feeling right now, but we all have something to be grateful for, and gratitude is an emotion that can help you get through this crisis. In this episode, we speak with Omar Brownson, co-founder and CEO of the gthx app. Join us to find out how to create a practice of gratitude to support your mental and physical health during these trying times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 55
54: What Can You Do Right NOW?
It may sound a little crazy, but if you're anxious about the virus and frustrated with being home bound, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help someone else. Join us today as we talk about the value of helping and have a talk with Janeen Holmes, the CEO of the My Stuff Bags Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2020•23 min•Ep. 54
53: We're Not Alone
As the reality of our situation sinks in, we can take steps to minimize feelings of loneliness while paying more attention to how our actions impact others. Join us as we shift from quarantine to a secluded retreat in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2020•22 min•Ep. 53
52: Working and Breathing Through
Everything's changing, basically hourly. How do we move through this transition with our work okay, our families safe, and our own personal well-being in tact? Mindfulness, of course! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020•22 min•Ep. 52
51: Response Ability
If you're like most, life feels like it's rapidly spinning out of control. It's normal to feel anxious, afraid, even angry. But for our own well-being, it's important to find a way back to calm, centered and focused. Join us to strengthen your ability to respond instead of react to life's current events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 51
50: Adjustments
We are in the midst of a challenging situation, but there is a way to respond to these events with a sense of calm and control. We can do more than survive. We can continue to thrive despite what is occurring around us. Join us to gain perspective, learn helpful strategies and increase compassion for others during these trying times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2020•22 min•Ep. 50
49: No Need to Panic
As people get whipped up into hysteria over the coronavirus, we're causing ourselves a lot of grief for nothing. Join us for a review of the facts of an epidemic and how we can mindfully respond to support our own well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2020•17 min•Ep. 49
48: Time to Just DO it
When we're completely comfortable, we're not growing, we're skating. If we're uncomfortable, but not doing anything to change it, we're surviving, not thriving. Are you ready to push through your fears and have a meaningful, rewarding life? Then you've got to just do it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 48
47: Self-Limiting Beliefs
Do self-limiting beliefs hold you back from achieving what you want? Life is too short to let a product of our mind prevent us from reaching our full potential. Ready to go for it? Join us to learn how we are frequently the only barrier to fulfilling our own desires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 47
46: Non-Attachment
Does your life sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride? Work's going well, so you feel happy. Then the washing machine breaks and you feel aggravated. The kids are home sick so you may have to call in to work - goodbye feeling great about your job. You find a babysitter - yay! Then the car won't start - boo! Do you have control over your own mind or do your emotions control you? Non-attachment isn't about giving up your worldly possessions (unless you want to) but is all about letting go of ou...
Jan 25, 2020•15 min•Ep. 46
45: The Year of YOU
Happy New Year! Do you know how great you are? Do you love you? If either of these questions makes you uncomfortable, it's time for you to get to know yourself better! Join us to find out why this can be the year of you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 45
44: Reflections
Our world is definitely changing but instead of resisting change, why not embrace the changes you can make to improve your life? We can reflect on our experiences and strengthen those that we want to repeat in the new year, while changing those that didn't serve us well. It's the perfect time to do this as we move into the Age of Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2019•16 min•Ep. 44
43: Accountability
While most of us understand our responsibilities, do we hold ourselves accountable for the outcomes? Join us today for a tour of accountability, from garbage to Congress. And Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2019•18 min•Ep. 43
42: Thankful, Grateful, Appreciative
Thanksgiving provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our blessings. But do you know if you're thankful, grateful or appreciative? Join us as we contemplate the differences in these actions and feelings as we begin the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2019•14 min•Ep. 42
41: OK Boomer
It seemed pretty funny in the beginning, but OK Boomer is turning into a big point of contention. Join us this week to find out why it may not be a good idea to repeat it at work, plus broaden your perspective on generational differences that affect us in our careers. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ); Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100163 ; Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Learn more abo...
Nov 15, 2019•18 min•Ep. 41
40: The Work/Life Balance Myth
Are you striving for a work/life balance? Join us for A Mindful Moment to find out why that's not really possible. But don't worry, we have a solution to ensure you live a full life that includes work, rest, relationships and play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2019•18 min•Ep. 40
39: The Routine Of Life
Do you ever feel like your life is in a rut? Same routine, day in and day out? You probably can't change your routine much, but you can change how you experience it. Join us as we explore the possible rewards of living a life of routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019•16 min•Ep. 39
38: Political Mindfulness
Do you feel like you can only have a real conversation with people that are just like you? Does every topic feel like a taboo topic when you don't know a person's political beliefs before engaging with them? We can't solve today's problems if we can't talk to each other, so join us to explore how to get through the polarization of politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2019•18 min•Ep. 38
37: Tapping to Meditate
Do you sometimes find it too challenging to sit quietly? Perhaps you're too wound up, too stressed or you just feel too distracted. Tapping is a powerful tool for eliminating everything from phobias to PTSD, but you can also use it to calm down before you meditate. Give it a try! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 37
36: Mindful People Get Angry Too
Do you think being mindful is being passive, calm and serene all day? Think again - mindful people get angry, too. Join us for a look at how anger can be effective if done in a mindful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2019•16 min•Ep. 36
35: Is Mindfulness a Religion?
There seems to be a lot of opposition to mindfulness right now in the news, especially from the religious right. Is mindfulness too religious? Is it not religious enough? Will courts decide who can practice it and where? Join us to learn how mindfulness has become a constitutional legal debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2019•14 min•Ep. 35
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