Mindful15: Stress Management | Mindfulness | Meditation

Episode 148 - In part two our Best of Mindful15 Series, we are reissuing our listeners’ favourite episode. It’s called Becoming Fearless.

Episode 147 - In part one our Best of Mindful15 Series, we are reissuing the very first episode of the podcast. It’s still as relevant now as it was then. Learn how mindfulness beats stress.

Episode 146 - The third in a three part series about embodied meditation, we focus on belly breathing, a deeply calming practice.

Episode 145 - The second in a three part series about embodied meditation, we focus on whole body breathing, a deeply relaxing practice.

Episode 144 - The first in a three part series about embodied meditation, this week we focus on a deep, detailed body scan to help you bring mind and body into the same present moment.

Episode 143 - Your questions answered - How do you practice when your family doesn’t support you? What to do about ear worms? Should you constantly correct posture? Do you have to meditate every day?

Episode 142 - Make peace with uncertainty and the ever-changing nature of life with the wilted flower practice.

Episode 141 - Mindfulness is a simple, straightforward practice, so why do we struggle? We’re overcomplicating it! Let go of the struggle and settle in to the practice.

Episode 140 - Mantra meditation uses sound vibrations in place of the breath as a meditation object. Give it a try

Episode 139 - Part 3 in the Vicious Flower series, this episode shows you how to create a Virtuous Flower that helps you swap positive reactions for negative ones.

Episode 138 - Part 2 in the Vicious Flower series: Two fully developed examples of the vicious flower show you how to use this tool to identify coping strategies that are sabotaging you.

Episode 137 - The key to reducing suffering is noticing your own reactions. Use the Vicious Flower analogy to discover the reactions that are unhelpful.

Episode 136 - The rolling breath is an effective stress busting exercise because it combines a little bit of gentle physical movement with slow, deep breathing. It gives you a chance to bring your mind and body together in the present moment so you get a little bit of stress relief.

Generating joy is a simple mindfulness practice that can help you manage negative emotions.

Episode 134 - This is part 1 in the Calming Fear series - Curiosity is incompatible with fear, so bringing curiosity to the situation is a great way to help manage the fear response.

Episode 133 - Some people mistakenly think that letting go is about ignoring your suffering. In fact, it’s just the opposite!

Episode 132 - The infinity breath is a simple exercise you can do to get calm and focused. Join me for a short lesson and a guided meditation.

Episode 131 - It’s easy to get trapped in the “it’s not fair” narrative. Feeling sorry for yourself doesn’t make life better. Gratitude breaks the negative thinking cycle.

Episode 130 - In times of uncertainty, it’s easy to slip into anxiety and panic. Bring mindfulness to play and you can respond to the COVID-19 outbreak in a better way.

Episode 129 - It’s tough to practice compassion for those you love when they’re not at their best. Mindfulness helps you notice your reactions and act more kindly.