Hello and welcome to episode 173 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared 3 tips to help you level-up your compassion and acceptance. These tips include: Listen to someone without giving advice. Challenge your judgements about other people. Acknowledge the pain of other people without comparing their experiences with anyone else's. I also want to say a huge thank you to my wonderful listeners, many of whom have been kind enough to write thoughtful reviews and send lovely message...
Apr 25, 2019•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 172 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared some insights into my personal life so you can get to know me a little bit more! You'll find out 3 things you might not know about me and I've answered lots of great questions from my Instagram followers, including: Where is your next travel destination? What is the bravest thing you've done in your life? How did you discover that your purpose was to teach mindfulness? What is your guilty pleasure? How do ...
Apr 18, 2019•15 min
Hello and welcome to episode 171 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on being a highly sensitive person and how mindfulness has supported my through some overwhelming experiences. To hear more about my thoughts on this topic, be sure to check out episode 3 of The Seekers' Sanctuary podcast with Tahlee from Sonesence: https://www.sonesence.com/seekers-sanctuary-rachael-kable/ Here are some of the resources I mentioned in this episode: Book 1: The Highly Sensitive...
Apr 11, 2019•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 170 of The Mindful Kind podcast! This is part 2 of the self-acceptance episode, so if you haven't tuned in to episode 169 yet, be sure to check it out first to hear the first 4 self-acceptance tips. More self-acceptance tips: Tip 5: Focus on your strengths, skills and qualities. Try to acknowledge your strengths and accept compliments from others. Check out episode 21 of The Mindful Kind podcast to find out more about gratitude and training ourselves to look for the ...
Apr 04, 2019•12 min
Hello and welcome to episode 169 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll hear more about self-acceptance, including what it is and 4 tips to help you accept yourself more. Tips include: 1: Know that you deserve to accept yourself 2: Be curious about improving rather than beating yourself up over mistakes 3: Celebrate your perceived shortcomings and flaws 4: Be proud of being unique Be sure to subscribe to The Mindful Kind podcast so you won't miss Part 2 of this episode, in which I'...
Mar 28, 2019•12 min
Hello and welcome to episode 168 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode you'll discover why it's important to go outside your comfort zone, an example of how I went outside my own comfort zone and some tips about how you can go outside your comfort zone, too. The tips include: Seek support for particularly challenging journeys outside your comfort zone Try doing everyday things differently Change ‘I can’t do it’ to ‘I can’t do it, yet’ Return to your comfort zone to recharge, or when you’v...
Mar 21, 2019•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 167 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on grief, including the 5 stages of grief and continuing bonds. You'll learn more about the 5 stages of grief (according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross), including: denial, anger, bargaining, sadness and acceptance. I've also discussed the potential importance of continuing bonds and how I've used them to cope with my own grief. You'll hear about examples of continuing bonds, some benefits of them an...
Mar 14, 2019•12 min
Hello and welome to episode 166 of The Mindful Kind podcast. My little family and I are in the process of moving homes and in the last few weeks, I've learned some interesting things about minimalism. I thought I'd share my top 6 tips about minimalism so you can try them out for yourself! Tip 1: Watch Marie Kondo's show on Netflix called "Tidying Up" (or check out some Youtube videos about her methods). Tip 2: Give away things to people who will enjoy them more. Tip 3: Swap big things for little...
Mar 07, 2019•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 165 of The Mindful Kind podcast. I really wanted to take the time to celebrate my Grandad and the wonderful memories I have about him. After he passed away a few days ago, I haven't been able to think about much else and I decided to create this podcast episode to dedicate to him. Here are the life lessons I've learned from my Grandad: Be a kind and forgiving person Appreciate the world and nature Tell people you love and care for them Try to be resilient through the...
Feb 28, 2019•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 164 of The Mindful Kind podcast about The Mindful Kind book! In this episode, I'm answering some fun questions about the book, including: What is The Mindful Kind book about? What was my writing process like? How did I get a book deal? What was my favourite chapter of the book and why? Who did I write the book for? What was the hardest part of writing the book? How did I use mindfulness and meditation while I was writing the book? Were there times when I thought I co...
Feb 20, 2019•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 163 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Having struggled with anxiety while driving and hearing about a few similar experiences from my listeners, I thought it was time to do an episode about mindfulness for nervous drivers. You'll discover all my top tips for managing stress while driving and using your daily commute as an opportunity to practice mindfulness! Tip 1: Notice your emotional state Tip 2: Observe what's happening around you Tip 3: Use deep breathing exercises a...
Feb 14, 2019•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 162 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll discover my 3 top tips for meditating in the morning and why it can be so important. To pre-order a copy of my book, The Mindful Kind, head to: http://www.rachaelkable.com/themindfulkindbook And to stay up to date with my book launch events, please follow me on Instagram @rachaelkable or Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachaelkable Morning Meditation Tips Tip 1: Use a breathing technique, such as the breathing waltz...
Feb 07, 2019•12 min
Hello and welcome to episode 161 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover 9 tips to help you create a mindful, positive and relaxing morning. Tips for when you're short on time: Do an activity mindfully (like putting on moisturiser) by paying attention to the look, aroma and sensation of it Do a simple mindfulness practice if you wake up before your alarm goes off Rather than having a mindful drink, just enjoy each sip by closing your eyes and noticing the flavour Tips for w...
Jan 31, 2019•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 160 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover how to create a list of things to do for fun and why it can be a really important and powerful method of bringing more joy into your life. I've also shared my favourite things to do for fun, including: Watering my indoor plants Curling up on the couch with the dogs and a good book Doing yin yoga Watching funny shows like Lano and Woodley Spending time in nature Here are 3 reasons why it's important to ...
Jan 24, 2019•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 159 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, discover 7 simple ways to relieve stress quickly, including: 1: Use a deep breathing technique, such as relaxing the body and releasing tension with each exhale 2: Talk to someone supportive 3: Spend time in nature 4: Be self-compassionate - head to rachaelkable.com/shop to get your copy of my self-compassion meditation album 5: Write in a journal 6: Do a body scan - check out episode 150 to hear this technique in ful...
Jan 17, 2019•12 min
Hello and welcome to episode 158 of The Mindful Kind podcast about bad habits to break in 2019. In this episode, I'll be sharing all the unhelpful habits I'd like to break this year, including: Being too busy Saying "yes" when I actually want to say "no" Prioritising screen time Letting negative thoughts and emotions rule the show Buying new things unnecessarily I hope you enjoy this personal episode and that it inspires you to think of a few things you might like to stop doing in 2019! I hope y...
Jan 10, 2019•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 157 of The Mindful Kind podcast. Since we're only a few days into 2019, I thought I'd share some fun resolutions which can help you incorporate more self-care and mindfulness into your life. 1: Implement at least one hour of meaningful self-care into your life each week. 2: Practice mindfulness first thing when you wake up in the morning. 3: Read a self-help/wellness/health book. 4: Spend more time with people who make you feel good. 5: Start a daily meditation pract...
Jan 03, 2019•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 156 of The Mindful Kind podcast featuring all my favourite mental health tools for 2019! You can read the blog post about mental health tools here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/mental-health-tools-2019 The tools mentioned in this episode include: Two journals called Curation by Saint Belford and The Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire Books including The Mindful Kind (to be released in February 2019), The Happiness Trap by Dr Russ Harris, Lost Connections by Jo...
Dec 27, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 155 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I'll be sharing some simple tips you can use to take care of yourself during the holidays. If you've been having a difficult time or if you're feeling sad, stressed, lonely, frustrated or worried this Christmas, then I hope this episode will help you feel supported and give you some helpful ideas to get through it. Tip 1: Switch off social media and don't compare yourself to others. Tip 2: Celebrate the holidays in wa...
Dec 20, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 154 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll discover some unexpected times when you can be mindful, including: When you're taking a shower During ad breaks on tv When you're lying in bed at night Whenever you're waiting I've also shared simple mindfulness techniques you can use when you're short on time, such as: Noticing your senses Feeling your breath with one hand on your stomach and one hand on your chest The Point of Stillness breathing technique A ...
Dec 13, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 153 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll discover what self-compassion actually is, examples of self-compassionate responses and some of the misconceptions surrounding self-compassion. You'll also hear a sample of my meditation album about self-compassion! To grab your copy of the full meditation album and meditation journal, head to: http://www.rachaelkable.com/selfcompassion-album Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful...
Dec 08, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 152 of The Mindful Kind podcast. Over on Instagram @rachaelkable, I asked my community what they would like to know about meditation! In this episode, I've answered some awesome questions, including: What do you use during meditation? Music? Candles? Mala beads? How do you build a daily habit of meditation? How can you zone out distractions? Is there a way to meditate while driving to help anxiety? What is a fun, mindful activity for the Christmas holidays? How to he...
Nov 29, 2018•10 min
Hello and welcome to episode 151 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the third episode in the meditation mini-series. In this episode, you'll discover more about my own journey with meditation, including my biggest challenges and the reasons why meditation has been so important to me. I've also answered some of the questions I'm often asked about meditation, including: Whether it's better to meditate sitting up or lying down How long you should meditate for, and How to stop the mind wandering Thank ...
Nov 22, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 150 of The Mindful Kind podcast! This is the second episode of the meditation mini-series, so if you haven't listened to episode 149 yet, be sure to go back and check it out to learn about what meditation is and some of the benefits it can offer. In this episode, you'll discover some different types of meditation, including: Breathing meditations (relaxing with each exhale and elliptical breathing) Mindfulness meditation (watching the breath, tuning into the senses a...
Nov 15, 2018•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 149 of The Mindful Kind podcast. This is the first episode in my new mini-series about meditation, so I've decided to talk about what meditation is, some of the research on it and a few of the potential benefits of a meditation practice. Here are the links to some of the studies I mentioned: Article: Does meditation have benefits for mind and body? Article: Scientific benefits of meditation Article: Meditation leads to greater pain relief than morphine Some of the be...
Nov 08, 2018•8 min
Hello! I'm so excited to be podcasting again after a few weeks away while I travelled overseas. In this episode, I've shared some of my travel experiences and things I learned, including how I planned our trip, why we spent so much time doing non-touristy things and what I found out about my own anxiety. You'll also get to hear my exciting news;) Here are my 4 top tips for readjusting back to normal life: Take a short break after you get back from holiday and before you go back to work Use to-do...
Nov 01, 2018•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 147 of The Mindful Kind podcast. As I'm taking a short break from the podcast, I've shared a recap of my top resources (including podcast episodes, free downloads, eBooks and articles) for you to explore while I'm away! Feel free to follow me on Instagram @rachaelkable for updates of my travels in Europe:) Here are all the resources mentioned in the episode: Article - A Meaningful Mindfulness Routine for Beginners My eBooks Mini series - Goal Setting Mini series - Po...
Sep 20, 2018•9 min
Hello and welcome to episode 146 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I've shared a fun challenge to help you cultivate your attention and practice mindfulness! Challenge 1: Give someone your full attention while you have a conversation with them Challenge 2: Wait with patience and try to experience the present moment Challenge 3: Use a breathing technique and re-focus your mind when it wanders Challenge 4: Single-task when you would normally multi-task Challenge 5: Allocate time for di...
Sep 13, 2018•8 min
Hello and welcome to episode 145 of The Mindful Kind podcast. I'm super excited about sharing heaps of productivity tips and behind-the-scenes peeks into my own experiences with productivity and mindfulness. In this episode, you'll discover some recent (and interesting!) research about productivity and mindfulness, plus 3 tips to help you be mindful and productive including: How to take mindful breaks Why it's important to process your emotions, and When to use the "one seat" mindfulness meditat...
Sep 06, 2018•11 min
Hello and welcome to episode 144 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover 3 tips to cope you cope with rejection mindfully and some interesting research about rejection. For example, a study by Kirsten Weir in 2012 found that rejection causes the brain's pain receptors to respond as though the body has been physically injured. Here are the 3 tips for coping with rejection mindfully: Acknowledge how you're feeling non-judgementally and give yourself space to process those fee...
Aug 30, 2018•8 min
