Welcome to the second episode of the mini-series about outlooks on life, featuring pessimism! If you haven't already, you might like to first listen to episode 112 about realism. In this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, you'll discover: How pessimism is defined The pros and cons of being a pessimistic person Situations where a pessimistic attitude can be helpful A great mindful meditation practice for people who tend to be more pessimistic. Be sure to subscribe to The Mindful Kind podcast to...
Jan 17, 2018•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 112 of The Mindful Kind podcast! This is the first episode of my new mini-series about outlooks on life, which will cover realism, optimism and pessimism. In this first episode, you'll discover: What realism is The pros and cons of being a realistic person Situations where being realistic can be especially useful Easy mindfulness practices for realistic people! Be sure to subscribe to The Mindful Kind podcast to stay up to date with the rest of the series! I hope you...
Jan 10, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 111 of The Mindful Kind podcast! To celebrate the start of the New Year, I created an episode of The Mindful Kind Video Blog about my best advice for setting fun and meaningful goals, which you can watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Py7yrImHDmo This podcast episode is about growing older and also showing compassion towards elderly people. You'll discover some interesting cultural attitudes about ageing from around the world and simple tips for embracing older ag...
Jan 04, 2018•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 110 of The Mindful Kind podcast, featuring ten tips to help you start the New Year more mindfully! Tip 1 is to wake up in the morning and before you jump out of bed, just absorb the moment. Tip 2 is to do a journaling practice. You could listen to episode 40 of The Mindful Kind podcast, called Mindful Journaling, for more ideas on this if you like, but a simple technique is just to get a blank page and try to let your thoughts flow on to it. Tip 3 is to eat something...
Dec 28, 2017•8 min
Welcome to episode 109 of The Mindful Kind podcast about dealing with the unexpected. In this episode, discover my top four strategies for experiencing challenging moments and moving forward, including: Take a quick break before you react Ask yourself "what is the best way I can handle this?" Bring yourself back into the present moment and take things one step at a time Acknowledge your feelings and practice self-compassion If you would like to follow me on social media, you can find me @rachael...
Dec 21, 2017•8 min
Welcome to episode 108 of The Mindful Kind podcast! This episode is all about The Mindful Christmas Challenge and I'm super excited to share it with you:) Don't forget to join me on Instagram @rachaelkable and Facebook to see my daily posts about The Challenge and be sure to watch The Mindful Kind Video Blog 5 when it goes live on Youtube on December 15th! Subscribe to my channel to stay up to date: https://www.youtube.com/c/rachaelkable Also, if you're taking part in The Mindful Christmas Chall...
Dec 14, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 107 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the final episode of the mini-series about communication! This episode is all about how to move on from challenging communication, when you may be feeling hurt, upset, sad, or vulnerable. I share tips such as being honest about how you're feeling with someone who can support you, engaging in self-care, respecting your needs and boundaries, and more! I've also created a wrap up blog post of the communication series, where you can do...
Dec 06, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 106 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the sixth episode in the mini-series about communication! In this episode, you'll discover more about communicating effectively with yourself, which means being able to listen to your thoughts, feelings, wants and needs (and nurturing all those things!). The strategies covered in this episode include: Meditation and spending time in nature. You might like to watch the third episode of The Mindful Kind Video Blog here: https://youtu...
Nov 29, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 105 of The Mindful Kind podcast and episode 5 of the mini-series about communication! In this episode, you'll discover simple ways to practice communicating, including: Using social media (with 4 top tips!) Letter writing Walking and talking Sparking conversations with strangers Creating meaningful communication habits Don't forget to check out The Mindful Kind Video Blog: https://www.youtube.com/c/rachaelkable And be sure to subscribe to The Mindful Kind podcast on ...
Nov 23, 2017•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 104 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the fourth episode in the communication mini-series. This episode is all about encouraging others to communicate by: Creating supportive environments Asking open-ended questions Engaging in active listening Offering positive rewards for communication efforts Exploring outside normal comfort zones Being non-judgemental I'd also like to reassure people that learning to communicate is a work in progress and it's great to learn and gro...
Nov 15, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 103 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the third episode in the mini-series about communication! In this episode, I've shared all my top tips for public speaking (by the way, I was terrified of public speaking for a really long time!). 1 // Feel whatever you need to feel and try to be non-judgemental 2 // Make decisions in advance (such as what you'll wear, how you'll travel to the event etc) 3 // Prepare for the possibility of forgetting your words 4 // Use memory tool...
Nov 09, 2017•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 102 of The Mindful Kind podcast! This is the second episode of the mini-series about communication, so if you haven't already, you might like to listen to the episode 101 for an introduction to communication. In this episode, you'll discover more about assertiveness, including: Examples of what assertiveness is Some basic assertive rights - to see the full list, here is the link: https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1085484-when-i-say-no-i-feel-guilty-how-to-cope---...
Nov 01, 2017•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 101 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the first episode of my new mini-series about communication! First of all, here are the two links I shared for my new video blog and Patreon page: The Mindful Kind Video Blog- www.youtube.com/c/rachaelkable The Mindful Kind on Patreon- www.patreon.com/themindfulkind This episode is about communication and the role it can play in our everyday lives. I share some examples of how my attitude towards communication has changed over the ...
Oct 26, 2017•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 100 of The Mindful Kind podcast! I'm so excited!:) In this episode, discover 10 big lessons I've learned from my time as a podcaster. 1: Just because you think you can't do something, doesn't mean it's true. 2: Encourage yourself and engage in positive self-talk. 3: Do things your own way! 4: Embrace challenge and celebrate efforts. 5: Focus on your values and intentions during times of stress and uncertainty. 6: Always be open to learning more about yourself. 7: Mak...
Oct 19, 2017•12 min
Hello and welcome to episode 99 of The Mindful Kind podcast about exercise and mindfulness! In this episode, I share some of my thoughts and beliefs about exercise and how they've changed over the years. For example, I used to feel like exercise was a chore on my to-do list, when I now look forward to the many positive impacts exercise has to offer. I also talk about 3 different connections between mindfulness and exercise: 1- Mindfulness encourages us to learn to listen to our bodies. To slow d...
Oct 12, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 98 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I announce two exciting pieces of news: 1- I was recently interviewed on The Slow Home podcast with Brooke McAlary! You can listen in via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or the website here: http://slowyourhome.com/199/ 2- My blog was selected as a finalist in the Bupa Blog Awards:) If you would like to vote for me, please head over here: http://www.theblueroom.bupa.com.au/blogawards In this episode, I chat about simple self...
Oct 05, 2017•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 97 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the third (and final) episode of the grief and loss series. You'll discover the remaining stories sent in by my community about their experiences with grief and loss, including their best tips on how to get through these challenging times. Thank you so much to everyone who has been involved with this personal podcast episode (including those who shared their stories and feedback and everyone who has listened!). I'm so grateful that ...
Sep 28, 2017•14 min
Hello and a warm welcome to episode 96 of The Mindful Kind podcast and part two of the grief and loss episodes. Discover more real stories from my listeners about their experiences with grief and their advice for getting through it. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories, as well as the amazing listeners who shared their kind and thoughtful feedback about the first episode. I'm so glad it has opened up a wider dialogue for a topic which can be swept under the r...
Sep 21, 2017•11 min
Welcome to episode 95 of The Mindful Kind podcast, a very special episode created by some of my wonderful listeners. This episode is about grief and loss and it contains real stories and tips from people who have experienced powerful, heart breaking and incredibly moving stories. Please note that I have marked this episode as explicit because it does deal with a few heavier topics and I highly encourage you to listen at your own pace and seek support if you need it. I truly am so thankful to eve...
Sep 14, 2017•10 min
Welcome to episode 94 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the final episode of the life balance mini-series! Discover some of my favourite life balance resources, including: The Life Plan by Shannah Kennedy (book) Episode 123 of the Ultimate Health podcast featuring Jonathan Fields The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (movie) About Time (movie) 101 Inspirations for Your Journey by Meredith Gaston (book) I also wanted to say a special thank you to everyone who has left a review on Podbay- I absolutely lov...
Sep 07, 2017•7 min
Discover more about mindfulness and life balance, including how we can sometimes sabotage our happiness in life by wishing time away and waiting for a "perfect" future. Here are a few tips for being mindful of life balance: Practice gratitude Keep a gratitude journal Create a gratitude jar Read 365 Thank Yous (John Kralik) Become more aware of your needs Listen to what your body needs Take care of your mental health Practice self-care Engage in different life areas If you would like to support T...
Aug 31, 2017•8 min
Welcome to episode 92 of The Mindful Kind podcast and episode 3 of the life balance mini-series! You might like to check out my blog post about life balance protectors and disruptors (you'll also discover three simple tips for finding time for self-care): http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/life-balance-disruptors-and-protectors In this episode, you'll learn about three major challenges when trying to find time for self-care, including stressful thoughts, not having enough money, or having people i...
Aug 24, 2017•10 min
Welcome to episode 91 of The Mindful Kind podcast and episode 2 of the mini-series about life balance! In this episode, discover more about the roles of life balance protectors and disruptors, including my personal experiences with both of them. I hope this episode shows you new ways to think about balancing your life and equips you with a few ideas for increasing the balance protectors you can use on a regular basis. You'll also hear more about how mindfulness can be a great balance protector! ...
Aug 17, 2017•7 min
Welcome to episode 90 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the first episode of the new mini-series about life balance! The first activity in this episode is the Wheel of Life exercise (originally created by Paul Meyer). You can easily download a template online, or create your own! Brainstorm your most important life areas Draw a circle and divide it into sections (like a pizza)- approximately 6-10 slices Label the slices with life areas, such as relationships, self-care, work, finances etc Colour i...
Aug 10, 2017•9 min
Welcome to episode 89 of The Mindful Kind podcast about cultivating self-worth. This episode is a follow on from episode 87 of The Mindful Kind about dealing with challenging relationships. Something I talked about was how building self-worth can help us deal with relationships and I thought I would dive a little deeper into that in this episode! First of all, you'll hear some of my own experiences with having low self-worth and why I decided I wanted to improve it. I mentioned some books which ...
Aug 03, 2017•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 88 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll hear all about my podcasting journey and an exciting announcement about my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/themindfulkind Discover how "The Mindful Kind" came to be, some of the challenges and achievements I've experienced and how mindfulness has supported me throughout the journey. From 6 hours trying to record the first episode (and almost throwing in the towel!) to reaching thousands of people worldwide and s...
Jul 27, 2017•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 87 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I'm answering the most common question my listeners ask me, which is how to deal with challenging people. So, here are my top 5 tips: 1 // Acknowledge how you feel and show yourself some self-compassion. 2 // Remember that your perspective/experience isn't the same as anyone's else's. 3 // Communicate! You might like to revisit episodes 24 and 60 for tips on mindful listening and communication. 4 // Build you own confi...
Jul 20, 2017•7 min
Hello and welcome to episode 86 of The Mindful Kind podcast (and the final episode of the goal-setting mini series). In this episode, you'll discover some simple (but fun!) ways to celebrate your goals, efforts and achievements. Tip 1 // Track your goals and set up a reward system Choose fun ways to reward yourself for the goals you achieve by keeping track of your achievements via an app, journal, or other tracker. If you would like to download a free tracker I created, then click here to subsc...
Jul 13, 2017•9 min
Episode 85 of The Mindful Kind (and episode 5 in the goal-setting mini-series) is all about overcoming the obstacles between us and achieving our goals, such as self-sabotage. Not only will I share a few common obstacles, I'll also let you know some top tips to help you move past them. Obstacle 1: Self-sabotage Tip 1 // Practice mindfulness and meditation Tip 2 // Work with a professional or trusted friend to hear new perspectives and feedback Obstacle 2: Stress and anxiety Tip 1 // Engage in se...
Jul 06, 2017•10 min
Welcome to episode 84 of The Mindful Kind podcast about inspiring goal-setting activities, including vision boarding, vision journaling and using Pinterest! Vision Boards Use cork boards or poster boards as backgrounds and attach images of meaningful quotes, goals and ideas, living spaces you'd like to create, career ideas or mindfulness inspiration! Focus on one goal, or many! Vision Journals Use a small, blank book to document all of your goals, things you're grateful for, ideas for your futur...
Jun 30, 2017•9 min
