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A Mindful Moment

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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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215: The Process of Healing

Pain manifests in numerous forms and textures, sporadic, chronic, intense, and mild. It affects us both physically and emotionally and sometimes both at once. As humans, we can’t avoid pain because it’s an unavoidable fact of life. Instead of spending a significant amount of time and energy throughout our lives trying to avoid it, we could learn to stop trying to resist it. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: In...

Oct 13, 202220 minEp. 215

Promo: Introducing The Mel Robbins Podcast!

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast has a simple mission - to inspire, motivate, and empower you with the tools and advice you need to create a better life. Mel has spent the last 10 years helping millions of people with her best-selling audio books and by speaking on stages across the world. And she would like to help you. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, and compelling conversations. Mel b...

Oct 11, 202214 min

214: Mindful Moments with Laura Vanderkam

We all complain that we don’t have enough time, but is that true? We have 72 discretionary hours a week, so the real question is, are you mindful about how you’re spending your time. In this episode, Teresa sits down with Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters . They discuss several of the "rules" in Laura's book and give actionable tips on how to gain control of your time. You can find out more about Laura at her website, laura...

Oct 10, 202240 min

213: Self Esteem Matters

When we have a healthy level of self-esteem, we experience less fear and anxiety, tend to have increased motivation and resilience, enjoy more success at school or work, and experience improved mental and physical health, better relationships with others and reduced anti-social behavior. Mindfulness can help us get there. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our...

Oct 06, 202221 min

212: Guided Meditation: Mindfulness of Emotions

Our emotions are running nonstop every day, both positive and negative. We can’t stop our emotions, but we can become aware of them and if desired, shift them. This brief meditation will help us tune into our emotions and judgments while reminding us that like our thoughts, emotions ebb and flow. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn ...

Oct 03, 202211 min

211: Complaining Mindfully

We definitely have lots of things we could complain about, but should we? Complaining can be beneficial to our well-being if we complain constructively, so the answer is yes, once we integrate mindfulness into the process. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted b...

Sep 29, 202216 min

210: Mindful Moments with Lesley Logan

Creating habits takes 21 days, right? Well, not necessarily! We have Lesley Logan on the show this week, and she talks about habits - and how to make and break (or dismantle) them in an instant. Entrepreneur Lesley Logan is a certified Pilates teacher, mindset coach, and fitness business mentor. She is also the founder of the first free online catalog of pilates exercise tutorials, and offers fitness business coaching. You can visit the following links to find out more about Lesley and the vario...

Sep 26, 202223 minEp. 210

209: Wired for Disharmony

As we witness the conflicts erupting around the world, it is not unusual to feel hopeless at times. But although there are plenty of people with explicit biases out there, there are more who simply need to understand their unconscious biases to contribute to a more peaceful world. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Vers...

Sep 22, 202216 min

208: Guided Meditation: Difficult Emotions

We all experience difficulties in our lives, which come with a huge array of emotions. Once we can understand that they are not permanent, that they are simply an experience we are having, we can stop avoiding them. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teres...

Sep 19, 202217 min

207: Turning Toward the Difficult

Ignoring or avoiding difficulties doesn’t make them go away. Through mindfulness, we learn to process difficult feelings in order to release them instead of accumulating them and continuing to suffer. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or ...

Sep 15, 202216 min

206: Mindful Moments with Ryan Estes

This week, we talk to Kitcaster's Ryan Estes, an American Buddhist and entrepreneur, about all things mindful, Buddhism and contemplative practices ranging from meditation to psychedelics. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or Melissa Sims...

Sep 12, 202237 min

205: Perceptions and Misperceptions

Our beliefs are influenced by our perceptions of what we experience, but that doesn’t make them true. How much of the strife in the world could be eliminated if we accepted that perception is reality and that there isn’t just one that is right? Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment i...

Sep 08, 202216 min

204: Guided Meditation: Being Mindful with Mistakes

We’ve all made mistakes and we’re definitely going to make more. The problem isn’t that we’re making mistakes, but the judgments we make about ourselves when they occur. Try this short 5-minute meditation the next time you make a mistake. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is writ...

Sep 05, 202210 minEp. 204

203: Creativity in a Structured World

Do you feel like every minute of everyday is obligated to a responsibility, obligation or deadline? That can drain your ability to feel creative, but mindfulness can help you revive it. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or Melissa Sims. T...

Sep 01, 202216 minEp. 203

202: Mindful Moments with Christine Comaford

What can we learn about our minds from a former Buddhist monk and software engineer for Microsoft and Apple turned business entrepreneur who has consulted for top US companies, 2 US Presidents and several billionaires? Quite a bit. Christine Comaford is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of SmartTribes, Rules for Renegades, and Wall Street Journal bestseller of Power Your Tribe. Christine specializes in applied neuroscience w...

Aug 29, 202231 minEp. 202

201: Forgiveness Needed

Forgiveness has less to do with the person who caused you harm and everything to do with your mental and physical health and well-being. If you’re holding onto a grudge, it might be time to consider letting it go. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa ...

Aug 25, 202216 minEp. 201

200: Guided Meditation: Insight

Adapted from Daniel J. Siegel’s Insight Meditation in his book, Mindsight, this 9- minute meditation helps us to see that we can observe our mental activity without being swept away by it. Our thoughts are not our identity and we can connect to our true selves through mindfulness meditation. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The S...

Aug 22, 202214 minEp. 200

199: Beginners Preferred

Once we become experts at or about something, we tend to coast, which could prevent us from learning new things and from remaining mindful. We can avoid or counteract this through the practice of beginner’s mind. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa M...

Aug 18, 202215 minEp. 199

198: Mindful Moments with Rob Krecak

Technology is neither good nor bad, but it’s all in how we use it. Rob Krecak is an expert in productivity, getting all of our work done in a 4-day work-week, and in managing technology to maximize its benefits. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa Mc...

Aug 15, 202243 minEp. 198

197: Taming Overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed is a common problem these days. It feels like there’s just too much all of the time. Too many tasks and obligations, too much bad news, too much uncertainty and too much information. Thankfully, mindfulness can help us tame overwhelm so we can get back on track. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Ver...

Aug 11, 202216 min

196: Guided Meditation: Stillness to Sleep

We sometimes have a hard time getting to sleep because we tell ourselves stories about what happened earlier in the day or what may happen tomorrow. This 8 minute Stillness to Sleep Meditation helps us release the events of the day and settle into a peaceful sleep. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podca...

Aug 08, 202213 minEp. 196

195: The Miracle of Restorative Sleep

While it’s hard to identify the most important aspect of self-care, sleep could be it. Sleep deficiency can raise the risk for chronic health problems and affect how well we think, react, work and get along with others. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by T...

Aug 04, 202217 minEp. 195

194: Mindful Moments with Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker has been helping millions to find more by owning less for the last 15 years through his website and blog, Becoming Minimalist, which welcomes over 1.5 million readers each month. He is also the creator of Simplify magazine and founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Joshua is a contributing writer to Forbes and has appeared in dozens of media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CBS Evening News, Los Angel...

Aug 01, 202236 minEp. 194

193: Compassionate Conflict

While there is a positive type of conflict, most of what we experience is destructive, to our mental and emotional health and to our relationships. We’ll never eliminate conflict, but there is a better way to manage it. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by T...

Jul 28, 202218 minEp. 193

192: Guided Meditation: Reducing Anxiety

Zindel Segal says bringing awareness to the sensations that accompany difficult experiences offers the possibility of learning to relate differently to such experiences in each moment. Practice this 11-minute meditation to change your relationship with anxiety. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Teresa on LinkedIn The Spanish Version of our Podcast A...

Jul 25, 202216 minEp. 192

191: Constant Adjustments

Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” These days, that means constantly adjusting to ever-changing conditions. 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...

Jul 21, 202215 minEp. 191

Mindful Moments with Alexandra Dotcheva

In her new book, It Really is Simple, A Holistic Approach to Self Confidence, Alexandra Dotcheva shows readers how to put their lives in order by learning about the five essential pillars of life. She and Teresa sit down for an in depth discussion on how every aspect of life - from your health, your finances, your mindset, and more - can drastically impact your self-confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 18, 202231 minEp. 190

189: Intuition

In a world where facts have become suspect, chaos reigns and we’re faced with too many choices, how can we make good decisions? One of the best ways may be to stop thinking so much. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other great shows like The Daily Meditation Podcast, Everything Everywhere and Movie Therapy. Please subscribe to A Mindful Moment and We’d deeply appreciate your support at patreon.com/amindfulmoment . Please...

Jul 14, 202217 minEp. 189

188: Guided Meditation: Bodily Sensations

Mindfulness allows us to recognize that all sensations are fleeting. Whether pleasure or pain, if we avoid holding on to them, they will pass. This nine-minute meditation is adapted from Real Happiness, The Power of Meditation, by Sharon Salzberg. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: www.amindfulmoment.com www.work2livewell.org www.airwavemedia.com Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Twitter Patreon LinkedIn Spanish Version A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/...

Jul 11, 202214 minEp. 188

187: The Vast Information Pool

Many of us have moved to the shallow end of the information pool to avoid drowning due to the sheer volume of data we’re faced with each day. But that form of consumption may not lead to lasting knowledge. 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/amindfulmoment https://instagram.com/...

Jul 08, 202215 minEp. 187
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