Becoming Mindful Podcast

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.

Hi friends! Jackie and Maria here bringing you an insightful interview with Chief Mindsetter Sebastian Koellner who coaches people that struggle with procrastination and imposter syndrome. If this resonates with you, listen to our conversation on why fear might be holding you back and how and why to lean into fear to get more out of life.    Show Notes: If you are looking for a Rapid Transformational Therapy trained therapist, check out: https://professionals.rtt.com/ Want to take a look at your "Inner Board of Directors" aka Saboteurs? Take the FREE Assessment here: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview (btw: Sebastian includes the Positive Intelligence Program by Shirzad - a $1,000 value - for all his 1:1 clients) You need quick hacks to overcome procrastination right now? Get Sebastian's Guide: "3 Secrets to Taking Empowered Action - Even When You Don't FEEL Like It" for FREE here: https://chiefmindsetter.com/secrets_to_empowered_action You want to explore more from Chief MindSetter Sebastian? Get 1 MindSet hack to grow your business every Monday AM straight to your inbox: join the Money Freedom MindSet Newsletter https://chiefmindsetter.com/joinmfmnewsletter Got a question or want to explore coaching with Chief MindSetter Sebastian?Connect via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter Email: sebastian (at) chiefmindetter.com

As we look toward a new year, we paused to read and reviewed a beautiful book by Tara Brach called Radical Acceptance. The book takes you through the journey from self discovery to acceptance and ultimately to how to live from compassion to settle into a loving kindness routine.

In this episode, Jackie and Maria discuss how consumerism can lead to mindfulness through mindful consumtion and minimalism. Tune in now.

In this episode of Becoming Mindful, Maria and Jackie explore another pathway to a mindfulness journey. Trends and pop culture are often a path for people to try mindfulness practices. Can this pathway lead to deep experience? Listen now.

Hi friends. Maria and Jackie are back from break with an exciting episode. This episode, enjoy this enriching conversation with author Deborah Eden Tull about her newly released book: Luminous Darkness. In her book, Eden inspires us to embrace the dark alongside the light as we walk our spiritual path. Join us as she shares her wisdom.

In this episode we continue our series exploring the different paths people take into mindfulness. This episode, we explore how the journey of parenting leads people to seek our mindfulness practices.

Hi Friends. Maria and Jackie here with another episode of Becoming Mindful. This episode is the first in a series of episodes we’ll do exploring the different paths people take into mindfulness. This episode, we explore how people find mindfulness to help manage stress.  Check out some of the resources we mentioned during the episode:  Book: Burnout by Amelia Nagoski, DMA Book: Mindsight by Dan Siegel Tara Brach Soundstrue.com  Learn More: MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Learn More: MBCT - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Follow the conversation on our social media and let us know how mindfulness has played a part on your journey! Be well friends!

Hello again, friends. Jackie and Maria here with another episode. This month we get real and talk about what it feels like as you develop your mindfulness practice, what shadow work is like and why we might practice with community. Join us for this beautiful discussion and let us know how mindfulness feels to you and has changed you. Be well Friends!