Meditation Momma Podcast with Caren Prentice

On one hand you know relationships matter more than stuff. Yet the reality is that it’s hard to choose the relationship when you’re watching your vision of the way you 'want things to be' explode before your eyes. In this episode, Caren shares several touching stories to inspire you to let go of what you think it's all supposed to look like and how it’s supposed to be, so you can open your heart and find those moments of connection that are where the real magic of the holidays is found. Transcript⁠ Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠⁠. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

When we think we're not doing a good enough job as moms, many of us try to control things and outcomes to help convince ourselves WE ARE doing a good job. But this only backfires because, as Caren shares in this episode, the hard-learned truth is that we have no control over the people and events in our lives. None. The only thing we can actually control is our attitude. Join us as Caren shares her 'favorite Christmas story of all time' and how you can learn how to show up for the life that is happening in between all the plans--with an attitude that helps you trust the magic life brings.   ⁠Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠⁠. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

Join us as Caren encourages moms to question all the "shoulds" and expectations that have you thinking you have to do it all. The pressure and stress it adds to your holidays can lead to the place of white knuckling it just to get through, or hearing yourself say, "I can't wait till the holidays are over!"  Which totally sucks! Caren helps you find a way to deal with those voices in your head by first asking, "Who says so?" and then gives you a meditation technique along with some stories to help you find the strength to choose what is in alignment with your values--with what works for you and your family.  Check out our Resources for Moms ⁠Learn more about ⁠⁠Meditation Momma⁠⁠. Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

In this episode, Caren talks about that damn inner critic that many mothers face.  It can be worse during the holiday season. She shares the detrimental effects of self-criticism and comparison, and offers ideas for shifting our inner dialogue towards kindness, self-love, and acceptance. Through personal anecdotes, Caren emphasizes the importance of compassion and recognizing that everyone has their story.   ⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠ Learn more about ⁠Meditation Momma⁠. Learn about our ⁠online classes⁠.⁠⁠  Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

This episode of the Meditation Momma podcast is dedicated to moms. Caren believes they are doing the most important work on the planet. Her hope is to help them believe it when she tells them "You're doing a good job, Mom!" Subscribe to our Newsletter Learn more about Meditation Momma. Learn about our online classes.  Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

In our final episode of Season 2 of the Meditation Momma Podcast, Caren shares a teaching story called 'The Wall to Paradise' and explores the theme of personal growth and transformation. She emphasizes that it's not about achieving a specific goal, but about who we are becoming in the process of living our lives. She also discusses the importance of love, service, and remembering, and how our actions towards others ultimately impact ourselves. To learn more about Meditation Momma. ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠ Learn about our online classes visit: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/⁠   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares the story of The Glass of Water. The story follows a servant who is sent to get a glass of water for his master but gets distracted and forgets his purpose, which is true for all of us, right? Caren uses the wisdom of this story to highlight how meditation helps us quiet the mind and remember our connection to something greater.  To learn more about Meditation Momma. https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our online classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares the teaching story 'Where Should God Hide?' which explores the divinity within each of us. Drawing on the wisdom of her own life experience, she emphasizes that meditation allows individuals to discover their own truth and connection to something greater, highlighting how meditation accommodates all faiths. Transcript

In this episode, Caren shares the teaching story of Buddha. The story highlights the importance of awakening and realizing that the world we live in is temporary. Buddha's teachings focus on understanding the cause of suffering and finding a way out of it. Through meditation, we can release fear, stress, and anxiety, and experience deep calm, joy, and compassion. The story emphasizes the concept of Earth school, where we learn to respond to challenges with equanimity and cultivate the quality of our soul. Ultimately, the goal is to be content and happy in the present moment. Transcript

This episode of the Meditation Momma podcast tells the story of Ah So or Is That So? Caren shares this story about equanimity and acceptance to teach the importance of letting go of resistance and attachment - the two sources of suffering and unhappiness. This story is layered with wisdom and compassion. Transcript To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠ To learn about our online classes visit: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/⁠   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma Podcast, we’re learning about letting go of what no longer serves us. Caren uses the teaching story The Disciple and the Raft to explore the fear of change and the need for safety and recognizing how our attachment to old ways and the resistance to change can affect us. She talks about the courage it takes to step into life with acceptance and trust that what we need will be there for us. Transcript To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠ To learn about our online classes visit: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/⁠   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares one of meditator’s favorite teaching stories - The Muddy Road. The story teaches the importance of letting go and not carrying unnecessary burdens that keep us trapped in resentment and judgment. This story illustrates how understanding the spirit of the law rather than just the letter can help us take a step back and find a new perspective. Caren relates her personal experience of dealing with a frustrating situation and finding a way to let go and move on with equanimity.  Transcript To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠ To learn about our online classes visit: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/⁠   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares the teaching story of The Thorn Tree. She uses this story to explore the human tendency of clinging to thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs that cause pain and suffering and offers ways to let go and find relief.  To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠ To learn about our online classes visit: ⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/⁠   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren introduces a series of teaching stories that purposefully illustrate how living as a meditator means approaching each day with a different perspective and choosing attitudes that will help us be happier, wiser, and kinder. This episode’s story, 'A Dog Walks into the Room,' models the power of attitude in shaping our responses and reactions to situations in our everyday lives.  Transcript To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ To learn about our online classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode, Caren discusses the concept of stress and how it is not caused by external situations but rather by our own thoughts and reactions. She uses the analogies of orange juice and diamonds to illustrate how stress reveals what is inside us. Caren emphasizes the importance of body awareness and recognizing the physical signals of stress. She encourages listeners to identify the underlying threats that trigger their stress and offers strategies for neutralizing and transforming those thoughts. Ultimately, Caren highlights the transformative power of meditation in helping individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress. Takeaways Stress is not caused by external situations but by our own thoughts and reactions. Body awareness is crucial in recognizing the physical signals of stress. Identifying the underlying threats that trigger stress can help in neutralizing and transforming those thoughts. Meditation can help individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress. Have thoughts or questions? Send us a note and we’re happy to answer them on a future episode. To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our virtual meditation classes and offerings: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, HosT Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode Caren gets super real about anger. She dives into the stunning, hard truth about emotions, one that’s hard to accept for many. She shares her journey from inner rage to inner calm and how she got there - a way that works time and again.  Caren also discusses: The four main triggers for anger  How to show up for yourself when anger arises How to deal with other people’s anger Ways to neutralize our own anger Have thoughts or questions? Send us a note and we’re happy to answer them on a future episode. To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our virtual meditation classes and offerings: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript for Episode 5

In this episode Caren goes right to the core of what causes our unhappiness, dissatisfaction, and discontent. According to the teachings of meditation, there are only two causes. Two! Learning how to use this awareness in your day is the key to finding lasting happiness. Caren also explains how: The process of releasing these two things is the beginning to finding wisdom and happiness,  To use the magic mantra that helps you accept the nature of life as it is, Recognizing and releasing these two things during your day,  is just like the process of meditation.   Caren shares a few ideas that are hard to accept for many. Please send your thoughts and questions to us and we’re happy to answer them on a future episode. To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our online Classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode Caren gets right to the heart of it all as she shares what meditators know about finding happiness. The secret isn’t to have the people in our lives or the world around us change, it’s to live by the guiding principle, “Change Me!”  Some of you already know this, and Caren explains how to actually go about doing it.  Along the way she shares:  the technique that saved her marriage, how resistance reveals what we’re attached to, the importance of questioning those attachments Caren also shares the story of how she learned that letting go of the dream we're most attached to is essential for our dreams to come true.  To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our online Classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director Transcript S1 E3

In this Episode Caren answers two of your most excellent questions: 1. ”Wait, are you saying I never have to sit to meditate?” 2. ”How do I show up for my life?” Along the way, she gives you a new way to look at traditional or ‘formal’ meditation—‘formal’ meditation is ‘practice’ and ‘informal’ meditation is ‘game-time’ …where it really counts.  She shares the story of how just ten minutes with a Buddhist monk taught her to stop resisting and how ‘spilled milk’ proved to her that ‘showing up for her life’ actually worked.  You too can stop resisting! Caren shares a few clues to help you learn to recognize when you are resisting, rather than showing up for, your life.  To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our online Classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

It was sheer desperation that caused Caren to figure out a way to meditate without sitting every day. She felt like she was cheating only to discover she was transforming big time and that her ‘cheating ways’ were actually working. It wasn’t until one of her dear students was dying from cancer, that Caren realized she needed to share this way with her students and others.  To learn more about Meditation Momma: https://www.meditationmomma.com/ Learn about our online Classes visit: https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/   May you be blessed! Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing Music: Caren Prentice; Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Stasack; Vocals: Dylan Stasack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage. Meditation Momma Podcast Team: Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director