Becoming Mindful Podcast

Hello Friends,In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie talk about the difficulty of mindfulness when our world - or the whole world - seems chaotic. We offer practices for grounding and to come back to our center even when it feels impossible. Find some peace within yourself. Be well!

In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie continue our series around our Reciprocity with Nature. In this episode, we invite outside wisdom by discussing Robin Wall Kimmerer's book, The Serviceberry. This book dives into the economy of natural ecosystems and explores the concept of a gift economy.

In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie begin a beautiful series around our Reciprocity with Nature. In this first part, we discuss our own experiences and observations about humanity's connection with mother nature and our own primal nature. If you can, take this pod outside and listen under a tree.

In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie wrap up our dive into Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Change. We discuss why mindfulness gives us hope for positive change in the world. We talk about how mindfulness can be the foundation of everything we do - every action we take. Listen to get inspired and motivated to practice mindfulness and share the practice with all who want it.

Hello Friends,In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie review Sharon Salzberg's beautiful book, "Real Change - Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World".

In this episode of The Becoming Mindful Podcast, Maria and Jackie explore how mindfulness serves as a catalyst for change. While change is constant and inevitable, mindfulness allows us to navigate it with awareness and intention rather than resistance. We discuss how society often imposes artificial expectations and control, making change feel forced and unnatural. By practicing mindfulness, we can soften our approach, recognize interconnectedness, and foster change in a way that is more balanced and holistic. The conversation also touches on sustainability, the importance of reciprocity with nature, and how embracing mindfulness can lead to societal shifts toward equity and ecological harmony.

In the final episode of our Mindful Routines mini-series, we share what we learned from practicing the meditation technique from Susan Piver’s book "Start Here Now" for a month. We reflect on how this daily practice shaped our routines and discuss ways to make meditation a lasting habit. If you’ve ever struggled to stick with meditation, this episode is full of relatable moments and practical tips.

Hello Friends, This month, we continue our three-part series exploring Mindfulness Routines. This month, we sought outside wisdom by reading Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation by Susan Piver. We both appreciated the accessibility of this book and recommend it to aspiring and experienced mediators alike. Enjoy! Until next time, Be well friends!

In this episode, Jackie & Maria begin a three part series exploring Mindfulness Routines. This first part explores the direction to meditate every day. Is that really necessary? We explore conventional recommendations and our own experiences with a disciplined practice. Find out more about Susan Piver and get her book Start Here Now https://openheartproject.com/open-heart-project Assignment For This Month This month, we'd like to round out this discussion by asking you all to practice journaling about your relationship with discipline. We've discussed many factors that affect our relationship with discipline and how we relate to them. How do you feel about it? Is it important to you? Do you notice it in your life now? Is it something that you want to get better at? Or is it something that makes you uncomfortable? Maybe you struggle with it. Can you imagine ways to change your relationship with it? Just explore your relationship with discipline. Let us know what you come up with, and we'll do the same. To access all episodes and connect with us, visit our website www.becomingmindfulpodcast.com Be Well, Friends.

This month we bring you an exciting new series where we explore mindful ways of living. In this first episode we explore the Solarpunk genre - an uplifting vision for what a utopian society built mindfully could look like; one where we live in collaboration with nature and innovate sustainably. We hope you are as inspired by the Solarpunk movement as we are!

In this first episode of the year 2024, we just wanted to start the year with just to check in how our practices have evolved, um, what we've learned with the podcast and just. kind of a general chat around mindfulness.

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria interview Lennon Bone about the important influence of mindfulness on your art business and creatives trying to develop the art business, and form a stronger connection with their audience.

Hello Friends, In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad? In this 3rd part of the series, we focus on spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation. After watching, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if and how you have encountered spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up. We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then, Be well friends!

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad? In this 2nd part of the series, we discuss the intersection of mindfulness and capitalism.

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are starting a new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad? In this first part of the series, we discuss awkwardness and the impact of mindfulness on social interactions.

Hello Friends, In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria talk about what it means to live in the present moment. We dive into how you can let go of the past and stop grasping for the future. After Listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know what keeps you from the present or what keeps you in the present. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up. We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then, Be well friends!

Hello Friends, In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria want to update you on all of the different changes we're doing with the podcast and some future endeavors, as well as talk about how we can use mindfulness to bring more meaning and purpose into our lives. If this spoke to you, please let us know. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up. We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then, Be well friends! SHOW NOTES & LINKS The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Humankind, a hopeful history by Rudger Bregman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humankind:_A_Hopeful_History Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braiding_Sweetgrass Our Book Review of Braiding Sweetgrass http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-7-braiding-sweetgrass/

Jackie and Maria again, with a new episode of our Becoming Mindful Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how the personal actions and background of a teacher or sage can affect  their teachings, and can one learn from someone who is not perfect? If you want to share any resources or give feedback or have questions, please comment below.

In the second episode of Becoming Mindful, we look into the history of mindfulness: where it came from, what paths did it take and what are examples of mindfulness practices around the world.

In our very first episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast you will find out more about our vision and goals for this podcast. We introduce ourselves and our progress on the journey to mindfulness so far. We present different definitions of mindfulness as well as misconceptions around it.