Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own experiences and you may find most of it is unchecked perception. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to ...
Jan 26, 2023•19 min•Ep. 245
Whether in a meeting or classroom, we all struggle sometimes to concentrate. Our minds wander or we’re bored, and we then later realize we’ve missed information. We can train our brains to be more alert by visualizing the scenario in advance. Try this 10 minute concentration visualization meditation to get back on track. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful c...
Jan 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 244
We’re living in a period that could be described as a sea change, or basically, a constant transformation. To keep up requires adaptability and openness to change itself. If we want to be less stressed, we also need to learn to let go. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagra...
Jan 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 243
In a youth-worshiping society, it may feel like the best of life is over by 45, but that’s not true. Mari Vasan talks to us about the benefits of hypnosis in changing our beliefs. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Te...
Jan 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 242
Oxford Dictionary’s Word(s) of the year for 2022, Goblin Mode, indicates a widespread response to the disappointments of the past few years. Is it completely mindless or can it be helpful? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our...
Jan 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 241
As the new year approaches, we turn to new beginnings, but new beginnings mean change which sparks anxiety for many. Instead of making new year resolutions, consider meditating to quiet any fear of change and then set daily intentions for what you want to accomplish. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewel...
Jan 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 240
We spend a fair amount of time worrying about what might happen, forgetting that we’re simply making up stories. Why not change the story? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! 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 o...
Jan 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 239
Psychologist and life coach Tom Glaser talks with us about his book, Full Heart Living , Conversations with the Happiest People I Know. Tom brings his years of experience as a therapist combined with his life-long learnings from Buddhism, Native American Teachings, Positive Psychology and more to help us understand how we can be happier, be of more service to others and to enjoy a life of meaning and purpose. To Learn more about Tom and what he does, visit his website, https://fullheartliving.co...
Jan 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 238
Hope implies the possibility of a better future and while it may show up when things are at their worst, it can keep us going during those challenging times. Even more importantly, it can help motivate us to make things better. 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 hos...
Dec 29, 2022•23 min•Ep. 237
As we bustle through the holidays and now approach the new year, we can miss a lot of what’s happening in life around us. This 10-minute mindful exercise helps you refocus and get back to the present moment, which is where life actually occurs. 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...
Dec 26, 2022•14 min•Ep. 236
Let’s face it, we’re pretty self-focused. We think about our needs, desires, problems and worries all day long. Our brains are wired that way and it causes us to feel anxious and stressed on a regular basis. But could focusing on the bigger picture pull us out of that rut and even make the world a better place? Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate to support our show! Tere...
Dec 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 235
Have you taken stock of the mental accumulation you’ve had this year? Just as we need to clear out the physical junk, we may need to take stock of what’s sitting in our minds, contributing to feelings of stress and overwhelm. I invite you to sit with me for this meditation on making space. 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 Spa...
Dec 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 234
Today, concerns about money, work and the economy seem to be topping the list as our sources of stress, most of which we have little control over. But interacting with difficult people is a consistent stressor and we can do something about that. 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 ...
Dec 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 233
Loving Kindness Meditation practices decrease negative emotions, quiet our inner critic, strengthen empathy and compassion, and enhances social and nature connectedness. Studies show loving-kindness can act quickly. In as little as 7 minutes, a person’s good feelings & sense of social connection increases, although temporarily. In as little as 8 hours of practice, a person shows brain changes toward more permanently increased compassion. Reductions in usually intractable unconscious bias eme...
Dec 12, 2022•15 min•Ep. 232
At a time when anxiety is high because it feels like there’s a great lack of compassion or loving kindness in the world, we can change our perspectives by literally changing our brain neuropathy through compassion and loving kindness meditation. You can find a copy of Kristin Neff's workbook here . -------------------------------------------------- Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Tw...
Dec 08, 2022•16 min•Ep. 231
Dana Sardano and Teresa sit down to talk about Dana’s new book “ Ten Recommandments for Personal Empowerment." Dana is highly engaging and will make you feel like you’re hearing from an old friend. Her book is a wonderfully refreshing take on life, with bits and pieces of her own experiences that led to her personal development. She shares her wisdom in a way that makes it easy to understand and very relatable. We highly recommend this book! For more information about Dana Sardano and her projec...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 230
In an unprecedented period of misinformation, a trend is emerging that facts don’t matter. This increasing disagreement about facts is known as Truth Decay and could have long-reaching ramifications. We can consider the condition of society today through a mindful lens, expanding our understanding of the widening disparity occurring between facts and fiction to better understand each other. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Con...
Dec 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 229
Research indicates that people who practice gratitude regularly have lower blood pressure, better immunity and a generally improved mood. The focus of today’s 8 minute meditation is to cultivate an open and gentle feeling of thankfulness for all that is good in your life and for the gift of life itself. 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 Li...
Nov 28, 2022•12 min•Ep. 228
Although frequently used interchangeably, gratitude and thankfulness aren’t synonymous. Thankfulness is a reaction, whereas gratitude is a way of being. Gratitude includes thankfulness, but it also includes appreciation of life even when nothing happens or negative events occur. 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 Versio...
Nov 24, 2022•15 min•Ep. 227
Dr. Sandra Parker, author of Embracing Unrest, talks with us today about emotional growth, uncomfortable feelings, vulnerability and more. Dr. Sandra Parker is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, Embracing Unrest , Harness Vulnerability to Tame Anxiety and Spark Growth. Over the past thirty years, Dr. Parker has helped people recognize and soothe unrest to resolve anxiety, depression, and loss of intimacy. Her practice integrates ideas from developmental psychology, neurobiology,...
Nov 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 226
Self-care is a dedication to taking an active role in protecting and maintaining our mental and physical wellness. Authentic self-care is not self-centered or indulgent. It is a practice that turns into a lifestyle that benefits not just us, but our families, friends and communities. 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 V...
Nov 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 225
Anxiety is a part of life, especially these days, but it doesn't need to control your day. Whenever anxiety arises take less than 4 minutes to quiet it with this practice that includes the 3 x 3 method for reducing 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 Mindful Moment is written and hosted ...
Nov 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 224
Allowing our emotions to dictate our behavior typically leads to poor outcomes, from mindless decisions to angry outbursts to violent events. The good news is, we can change our reactions to thoughtful responses by practicing mindfulness. 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...
Nov 10, 2022•19 min•Ep. 223
Studies from around the world show that children’s mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic-related confinement and school closures that occurred over the past 2 years. Today we talk to Renaye Thornborrow, a children’s life coach, to find out how we can support and empower our kids. Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide movement to bring life coaching, personal development, and mindset skills to children through her certified WISDOM Coaches and parent resources. Renaye is t...
Nov 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 222
It’s that time of year again, holiday madness. We invite you to slow down and focus on the present moment instead of the to-do lists, obligatory gatherings, shopping and cooking. Give yourself a present of presence this year. Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now is an incredible book! We highly recommend reading. 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...
Nov 03, 2022•16 min•Ep. 221
Anxiety arises for most of us multiple times a day. This Calming Moments meditation can help us relax and reset in just 5 minutes. 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. The Spanish version, Un Momento En Atencion Plena, is tr...
Oct 31, 2022•9 min•Ep. 220
Although there has certainly been a lot of discourse between religions around the world from disagreements to war, there is one thing they have in common, which is meditation. Exploring various meditation styles could help us gain a better understanding of each other and offer new ways to find the inner or outer peace we are all seeking. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donat...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min•Ep. 219
Most of us spend more time with coworkers and supervisors than we do with our own families, so it benefits us to ensure these relationships are positive. Wendy Quan, founder of The Calm Monkey, talks to us today about how mindfulness can enhance our connections with peers and help us successfully adapt to changes at work. The Calm Monkey – Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator Training & Certification Podcast listeners can experience Wendy’s Mindfulness for the Workplace course: On Wondrium – st...
Oct 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 218
Whether you’re new to mindfulness meditation and having trouble staying focused, or you’re just plain tired of doing it after years of sitting, there are many other practices to bring you to the present moment. 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 McK...
Oct 20, 2022•15 min•Ep. 217
We don't always need to look outward to find answers. Trusting our intuition, and learning to quiet the noise in order to listen to our inner wisdom, can be more beneficial than you think. 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...
Oct 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 216
