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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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Episodes

Guided Meditation for Strengthening Relationships

Join us for a brief meditation to help you strengthen your relationships. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 S...

May 30, 202413 minEp. 305

Strengthening Relationships with Mindfulness

Relationships are at the very heart of our existence, so why are many of us so bad at nurturing them? Communication is key, and learning to use mindfulness is the path to stronger, more meaningful relationships. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you woul...

May 23, 202438 minEp. 304

10 Minute Meditation on Improving Your Mental Well-Being

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Sometimes we just don't know what to do to improve our mental well-being, but meditation can help! If you are suffering from a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or trauma, please seek a doctor's advice before meditating. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watchi...

May 16, 202412 minEp. 303

Minding Our Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode we dive into what mindfulness can and cannot do for mental illness. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mindful content: https://ami...

May 09, 202434 minEp. 302

Guided Meditation for Aging Mindfully

Aging, as we spoke about last week, is natural and could be a beautiful part of life if we could look at it that way. Here's a 10-minute meditation to help you see the positive aspect of getting older. Listen to last week's episode. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up o...

May 02, 202412 minEp. 301

Aging Mindfully

It's amazing: we've reached our 300th episode! Thank you for supporting us! We have some pretty entertaining discussion on aging in this episode, from two generational perspectives. We also visit the touchy topic of Biden and Trump being too old to be running for president, and what society has convinced us the definition of "old" is. Ageism is real - and it doesn't just affect the older generations. Listen in! Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you ...

Apr 25, 202431 minEp. 300

Guided Visualization for Inspiring Awe

Sometimes...well, most of the time, life can seem pretty underwhelming. It could be so much different, though! We just need to remember how much there is around us that is truly awe-inspiring. Invoking awe can not only awaken the senses, but open your mind up to the beauty that surrounds you daily. So instead of being underwhelmed, prepare to be awed! Teresa guides you through a 10-minute visualization to help you begin to inspire awe. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We ha...

Apr 18, 202412 minEp. 299

What Can the Solar Eclipse Teach Us?

If you were one of the millions watching the eclipse this week, chances are you felt it. That thing that connects us all. Listen in as we talk about the reasons behind it. We also talk about creating a community with you, our listeners! Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Link to Interview we had with Michael Amster about Invoking Awe. Do you like our content? Please subs...

Apr 11, 202424 minEp. 298

Guided Meditation: Learning from Difficult Conversations

Somehow, divisiveness and polarity have become the norm, but mindfulness can help us shift our mindset and return to civil discourse and mutual respect. Teresa will guide you through this meditation to help prepare for a conversation with someone you disagree with. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Conn...

Apr 04, 202411 minEp. 297

Disagreeing Mindfully

You know, it actually IS possible to disagree with each other and still respect opinions. We've just lost the art of communicating and expressing ideas without putting others' down. Listen in as we talk about (gasp!) politics and we handle differing ideas. (Hint...it's all about learning!) Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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...

Mar 28, 202431 minEp. 296

Guided Meditation: Cultivating Response Over Reaction

Join us for a brief guided meditation to help you learn to respond rather than react. Reactions are usually the reason for arguments and confrontation. If we can learn to pause and consider a response, we are much more likely to have a healthy conversation instead of a detrimental argument. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 http...

Mar 21, 202412 minEp. 295

Responding vs. Reacting

Much of what is going wrong in the world today can be attributed to the human brain's propensity to REACT instead of mindfully RESPONDING. Hear about how we have reacted in the past with awful results, and how you can start learning to respond. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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: Instagr...

Mar 14, 202434 minEp. 294

Guided Meditation: Savoring

Last week, we talked about approaching our eating habits more mindfully. This week, we have a guided meditation for you on the mindful practice of "savoring." Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Donate to support our show! Advertising inquiries? Please contact a...

Mar 07, 202412 minEp. 293

A Mindful Approach to Food

How are those New Year Resolutions going? Yeah, us too. Did you know 71% of people in the US are either overweight or obese? That's insane! A better alternative to the yo-yo diets and crazy bingeing is mindful eating. Listen in as we talk about our own weaknesses and how mindful eating can help! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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...

Feb 29, 202436 minEp. 292

Guided Meditation: Release and Renewal for Overcoming Dread

After our last Elmo episode, we want to make sure you have tools to help you overcome dread. Follow along with this brief 10-minute meditation. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Donate to support our show! Advertising inquiries? Please contact advertising@airw...

Feb 22, 202412 min

Are We All Ok, Elmo?

If you saw the reaction to Elmo asking the world "How are you all doing today?" then you know...we are apparently not ok! Listen in as we chat about it! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Donate to support our show! Advertising inquiries? Please contact adverti...

Feb 21, 202432 minEp. 290

Guided Meditation: Easing Fear of Societal Change

Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Donate to support our show! Advertising inquiries? Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com and reference our show. A Mindful Moment is written and hosted by Teresa McKee and/or Melissa Sims. Bookings connect@amindfulmoment...

Feb 12, 202411 minEp. 289

Don't Freak Out Over AI

There's plenty of reason to be concerned with AI, but freaking out about it "taking over the world" is not the best way to deal with it. In this episode, Teresa and Melissa talk about what freaks them out about AI, and how they try to use it mindfully. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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:...

Feb 01, 202434 minEp. 288

Guided Meditation: Unleashing Your Creative Flow

Creativity has been shown to increase happiness, reduce anxiety, and boost performance. So what do we do if we are feeling ZERO creative juices flowing??? Here's a great meditation to help you unblock the flow of creativity. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 D...

Jan 25, 202411 minEp. 287

Creativity and Mindfulness

How does creativity tie into mindfulness? When we are creative, we open up parts of our brains that we don't use consistently. This allows us to let go of distraction and create much needed space in our minds. But what do you do when you're feeling blocked creatively? Tune in and find out! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to see our faces! See you there! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2li...

Jan 18, 202428 minEp. 286

Meditation for Identifying Emotions

Why would we need to identify our emotions? We often mislabel our emotions when there is a deeper meaning behind it. If we can't accurately identify what it is we are feeling, we certainly can't work through it. Here is a 10-minute meditation on identifying your emotions. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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.o...

Jan 11, 202412 minEp. 285

Accurately Identifying and Accepting Emotions

We're back! It's been a few months and we are so happy to be off hiatus and back with you! In this episode, Teresa & Melissa sit down and talk about emotions - why so many of us have not processed our true emotions over the past few years, how to identify what those emotions even are, and how to accept and move through them. We are going to need some tools to help us get through the unknowns this year! Tune in! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on...

Jan 04, 202433 minEp. 284

Mindfulness and the State of Flow

In a chaotic world full of distractions and noise, can we find a state of inner peace and enhanced creativity? According to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, we can increase our wellbeing, creativity, and productivity by entering a state of flow. And we can use mindfulness to help us get there. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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....

Jul 17, 202318 minEp. 283

Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation

Meditation has been shown to increase the gray matter in your brain, which strengthens areas of your brain responsible for memory, learning, attention and self-awareness. It can also help calm down your sympathetic nervous system. For this meditation, we recommend that you choose a safe, comfortable space, in the event you fall asleep. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there! For more mi...

Jul 10, 202313 minEp. 282

Cultivating a Practice of Acceptance

The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without trying to suppress or avoid them, and ultimately leads to better mental health, personal growth and wellness. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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...

Jul 03, 202319 min

Mindful Moments with Marc Lesser

Marc Lesser is known for his engaging presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and trainings. Author of 5 books, we talk about his newest, Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships Thriving Workplaces and Meaningful Lives. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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...

Jun 26, 202327 minEp. 280

Mindful Moments with The Fit Mess Podcast Hosts

We’re frequently conditioned not to show our emotions, but men in particular are frequently judged if they do. Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater talk about the importance of vulnerability as well as how we all can benefit from accepting who we are and our responses to the challenges in life. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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:/...

Jun 19, 202340 minEp. 279

Guided Meditation on Acceptance

The R.A.I.N. technique, developed by meditation teacher and clinical psychologist Tara Brach, is an effective practice for cultivating acceptance and involves four steps, Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Non-identification or Non-attachment. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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...

Jun 12, 202313 minEp. 278

Emotions and our Physical Health

When we don't allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions in their entirety, our bodies are not at ease. It is critical to allow yourself to feel, as long as you know how to move through the emotion and observe it without judgment. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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 Yo...

Jun 05, 202312 minEp. 277

Mindful Moments with Rachel Turow

That little voice in our heads if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and make us feel pretty miserable sometimes. Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow offers clear processes for reducing that chatter through mindful practices. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have 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://work2liv...

Jun 04, 202331 minEp. 276
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