The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question: “How do I help my kid succeed going back to school? DISCLAIMER: Videos on this channel are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician. Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast Instagram: @counselorvdejesus https://www....
Sep 10, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 36
ABOUT the EPISODE: We all contribute to the functioning of our communities in some way. This episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast explores how we can have a positive work life balance while feeling valuable, to not only set a good example for our kids, but to also engage in forms of self care. Join in for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and a...
Sep 05, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 35
ABOUT: The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question: “How do I help my kid succeed going back to school?” Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is an Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Entrepreneur and Mom with almost 20 years of experience working with children, families and educators in the educational and counseling fields combined. Mindfulness is at the forefr...
Aug 31, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 34
ABOUT the EPISODE: Throughout our lives we experience many “scary” moments of life, but we also conquer them as well! This episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast shares tips on how to manage and conquer our daily fears. Join in for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful livin...
Aug 22, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 33
ABOUT: The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental health, and personal growth - helping all to learn, grow and inspire with mindfulness in mind. Today’s Question: “My kid does not want to go back to school. Help!” Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is an Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Entrepreneur and Mom wit...
Aug 19, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 32
ABOUT: The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental health, and personal growth - helping all to learn, grow and inspire with mindfulness in mind. Today’s Question: “How on earth do I limit my kid’s screen time?” Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is an Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Entrepreneur and Mom with a...
Aug 16, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
ABOUT the EPISODE: August 15th is National Relaxation Day. While it seems silly to have a day to celebrate this, it seems we could all increase our knowledge base of how to relax. This episode of the Free to Be Mindful podcast provides ideas on how to enhance the time to relax in your life. Join in for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone wo...
Aug 15, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
ABOUT the EPISODE: National Happiness Happens Day is August 8th. It encourages people to celebrate their expression of happiness. At times, however, this can be a challenge. This episode of the Free to Be Mindful podcast provides factors that boost happiness and tips to foster joy. Join in for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working wit...
Aug 08, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 29
ABOUT: The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental health, and personal growth - helping all to learn, grow and inspire with mindfulness in mind. Today’s Question: “My kid wants to be a YouTuber. What do I tell them?” Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is an Educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Entrepreneur and Mom ...
Aug 05, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
ABOUT the EPISODE: Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman welcomes you to Season 2 of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast. Discussing American Family Day - celebrated on August 1, 2021 - Vanessa provides family bonding tips for families. Join in for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful livin...
Aug 01, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 27
ABOUT the EPISODE: Ending Season 1 of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman reflects on gratitude for our freedoms, and the ability to implement moments of self-care during our summer. Vanessa also shares the upcoming Virtual Retreat hosted by the movement, Mindfulness with People of Color, more information found here: https://sites.google.com/view/mindfulpoc Season 2 will return September 2021. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-t...
Jul 12, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 26
ABOUT the EPISODE: This episode, being released on Father’s Day, celebrates fathers and provides tips necessary for all parents and caregivers, but especially for fathers. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful l...
Jun 20, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
ABOUT the EPISODE: How often do we prioritize the work that we do over the people in our lives? And when we accomplish those goals, do we take the time to celebrate, or do we continue to set the bar higher without providing ourselves the moments to celebrate our wins? This episode discusses the moments of work and play as we review the goals we may have set at the start of the year. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth,...
Jun 14, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
ABOUT the EPISODE: Everyday we make many decisions - some trivial, some more life-changing. For those bigger decisions, we benefit from some courage - which is sometimes scary! What helps with making these big decisions…. why, mindfulness of course! Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators ...
May 31, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
ABOUT the EPISODE: In an episode a few minutes longer than usual, Vanessa celebrates Free to Be Mindful’s 2nd birthday, how her business got its name, the importance of mindfulness, along with 5 tips on how we can bring mindfulness into our lives to live with more intentionality. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-siz...
May 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 22
ABOUT the EPISODE: Working as a teacher and school counselor one quickly learns the importance of mental health in children through personal experience. Hear the story that catapulted Vanessa from education into mental health, and the importance of mental health in kids. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. Interested in Free, Virtual Mindfulness Classes for Kids? Visit https://w...
May 16, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
ABOUT the EPISODE: As we celebrate motherhood, this episode shares three tips to remind all mothers and caregivers to put themselves first. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental health, and person...
May 09, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
ABOUT the EPISODE: Education has definitely been challenged in this past year and a half. Teachers and educators have definitely shifted the way they teach and reach students. But does that mean their students haven’t learned the same? Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone wor...
May 02, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
ABOUT the EPISODE: A person’s confidence can impact so many areas of life. This podcast includes 5 tips to boost confidence - beneficial for both children and adults. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living...
Apr 25, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
ABOUT the EPISODE: So many kids (and adults!) struggle with perfectionism. As parents and educators we have to delicately balance pushing our kids to do their best, but not so much that they (or we) lose sight of what is truly important in life. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and ...
Apr 19, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 17
ABOUT the EPISODE: Birth order has been studied since the early 1900s. Although there are many variables, our birth order connects with personalities. This information is interesting to understanding the dynamics within our family, and it also gives us valuable information on how we respond to the kids in our lives. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to...
Apr 11, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
ABOUT the EPISODE: The holiday and spring bring on an aspect of renewal. This episode shares thoughts of quarter two of the year with messages to refresh on life, goals and mindset. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on...
Apr 04, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
ABOUT the EPISODE: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is becoming a more common term in the world of education. This episode explains each competency and how it shows up not only in our kids, but in ourselves as adults too. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids....
Mar 28, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
ABOUT the EPISODE: We want the best for our kids and students. After pouring our whole selves into them, we must learn to trust ourselves and our efforts, to then trust them to make the best choices for their own lives. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. ...
Mar 21, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
ABOUT the EPISODE: During times of stress and overwhelm, we sometimes get so caught up that we focus on the past or fear of the unknown future, that we forget to make the best of the present moment. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conve...
Mar 15, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
ABOUT the EPISODE: We wear many roles and set such high expectations of each other, and of ourselves. This conversation and meditation reminds you to Be Enough, Have Enough and Do Enough. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations fo...
Mar 07, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
ABOUT the EPISODE: Asking for help allows us to potentially do more and to implement self-care. However, there seem to be many barriers to asking and receiving help. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living,...
Feb 27, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
ABOUT the EPISODE: Perfection… it gives us the push for intrinsic motivation, but it can also cause unnecessary anxiety. How do you make it work for you? Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental heal...
Feb 21, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
ABOUT the EPISODE: Before we can give love onto others, we must take moments to love ourselves. This episode gives you a different take on self-love and positive affirmations. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversations focus on mindf...
Feb 14, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
ABOUT the EPISODE: When was the last time you took some time to play? Play has tons of benefits for children and adults alike. This episode shares tips on benefits of play and how to play with kids. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, for this real-talk conversation on personal growth, mindful living, and a short meditation. ABOUT the SHOW: The Free to Be Mindful podcast provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conve...
Feb 07, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
