"The Therapist Who Moves You,” Erica Hornthal, is a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance and movement therapist. She is the founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and creator of the Dancy Therapy Advocates Summit. Erica specializes in working with older adults, families, and caregivers who are touched by dementia, movement, and cognitive disorders. She utilizes a somatic approach to engage her clients regardless of cognitive and physical ability. According to Eric...
Jul 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 186
A key component of self-care is connection, to ourselves, to others and to our environment. Due to constant distractions and to the major disruptions we’ve all experienced recently, we may need to learn to reconnect to ensure our well-being. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https://bit.ly/mindfulmomentyoutube https://twitter.com/AMindful_Moment https://patreon.com/a...
Jun 30, 2022•13 min•Ep. 185
The most commonly practiced mindfulness meditations use the breath as an anchor to focus on and return to as our minds begin to wander. This 10 minute Awareness of Breath Meditation is an excellent practice for strengthening the ability to focus on breathing. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https://bit.ly/mindfulmomentyoutube https://twitter.com/AMindful_Moment htt...
Jun 27, 2022•16 min•Ep. 184
If we allow stress to dominate our lives, we’re going to pay a high price for it in the long run, harming our health. We can better manage our daily stressors. Sometimes even the "present moment" can be stressful - so what do we do? Teresa lines out some specific actions you can take to improve your ability to cope with stress. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https...
Jun 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 183
DR. DONI WILSON is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. For more than 22 years, she has helped thousands of patients overcome health challenges and achieve wellness by using specific strategies that address the whole body and ultimately resolve the underlying causes of distress. Dr. Doni suffered from migraines for over 20 years, and in the process of solving them, she developed her Stress Reco...
Jun 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 182
Looking at world events and considering the impact they may have on our lives, it is easy to fall into a pessimistic view of the future, but you can change that and improve your well-being now and create a healthier and happier tomorrow. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https://bit.ly/mindfulmomentyoutube https://twitter.com/AMindful_Moment https://patreon.com/amind...
Jun 16, 2022•15 min•Ep. 181
Join us for a guided breathing meditation. We will spend 8 minutes focusing on our breath and utilizing counting to help keep our mind from wandering as we learn to relax and stay in the present moment. You can use this 4-7-8 breath whenever you're feeling stressed or anxious. Make it a habit to make some time each day to focus on your breath. It's an easy, simple, and beautiful way to relax and bring yourself into the present moment. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://ami...
Jun 13, 2022•13 min•Ep. 180
When we have an unattractive body part, or are ill or injured, it can be hard not to be angry with our bodies, but that doesn’t serve us well at all. In this episode, Teresa touches on the sensitive subject of body image and self-love. Why do we change our bodies? What's the underlying issue there? Is it compassion? Self-love? Perfectionism? Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomen...
Jun 09, 2022•15 min•Ep. 179
In this episode, Teresa interviews Michael Keet, author of the book "Moneyfulness" - learning to mindfully live with money. Too many of us have a negative relationship with money, and often think that mindfulness and money are at opposite sides of the spectrum. If we learn to improve our relationship with money, and let go of those old patterns and imprints that were left on us in early childhood, we can begin to see money as something not only positive, but abundant. You can find out more about...
Jun 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 178
There are strong emotions and beliefs around money, but the idea that mindfulness and money are incompatible simply isn’t true. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https://twitter.com/AMindful_Moment https://patreon.com/amindfulmoment https://instagram.com/work2_live https://facebook.com/work2live https://linkedin.com/company/work2live-well https://linkedin.com/in/tere...
Jun 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 177
We are definitely our own worst enemies sometimes and perfectionism is one of those characteristics that can help us...or make us a little crazy. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: https://instagram.com/amindfulmomentpodcast https://twitter.com/AMindful_Moment https://patreon.com/amindfulmoment https://instagram.com/work2_live https://facebook.com/work2live https://linkedin.com/company/work2live-well https://li...
May 26, 2022•15 min•Ep. 176
Dr. Patricia Zurita sits down with Teresa in this interview. They discuss how perfectionism can slow you down from really experiencing life - and tools you can use to overcome some of the roadblocks it causes. Dr. Z's new book, "Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors" is available on Amazon, or you can find more info on her website, https://thisisdoctorz.com Follow us on instagram and twitter @amindfulmomentpodcast. Visit our website https://amindfulmomen...
May 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 175
We make thousands of decisions a day, whether consciously or not. But when we get stuck in indecision, we could be missing important opportunities. Please subscribe to A Mindful Moment and if you’d like to support us, we would deeply appreciate you visiting patreon.com/amindfulmoment . Follow us on social media @amindfulmomentpodcast. Visit our website amindfulmoment.com to access podcasts, scripts and book recommendations. A Mindful Moment is written by Teresa McKee. The English version is host...
May 19, 2022•17 min•Ep. 174
There was once a time when people had different viewpoints that lead to interesting discussions, useful debates, and solutions to problems. It’s time we returned to civilized conversations and that requires rediscovering empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2022•14 min•Ep. 173
Jem Fuller is the author of The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men and talks with Teresa about the ego, the reality we create, and how pausing improves the mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 172
Nature, nurture, genetic expression, and choices are all at our disposal in deciding how we want to be in the world, including dramatic or calm. How can you use mindfulness to be calm and avoid the dramatics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 171
Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 170
Paola and Teresa discuss how our success mindset has been created by others, and the key to real success is harnessing your own vision of it. Paola is the founder of My Mindpower Coaching & Consulting and author of the new book The Success Mindset: Take Back the Leadership of Your Mind (November 8, 2021). Learn more at my www.mindpower.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 169
Mindfully communicating means paying attention to the potential impact of our words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 168
More than our homes could probably do with a little spring cleaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 167
Best-selling author and podcast host Dr. John Delony sits down with Teresa to discuss his new book "Own Your Past, Change Your Future" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2022•34 min•Ep. 166
Curiosity not only makes us more mindful, it makes us feel good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 165
Happiness may feel like a stretch considering how things have been going, but studies indicate otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•13 min•Ep. 164
A lighthearted conversation about the power of positivity and changing your perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 163
Mindfulness is a powerful antidote to a world of uncertainty, but meditation is not the only tool to achieve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2022•12 min•Ep. 162
There are many benefits to children and teens to learn mindfulness, not the least of which is it would create a much more mindful society in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2022•13 min•Ep. 161
Self-regulation in children and how it helps kids learn mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 160
Still living with a pandemic plus Russia's invasion of Ukraine means more suffering and more mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 159
In our 24/7 culture, laziness is seen as downright despicable, but it could be the answer to a lot of what ails us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2022•14 min•Ep. 158
A discussion on self-care with Suzanne Falter, author of "The Extremely Busy Woman's Guide to Self-Care" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 157