Stillness Matters

It’s known that nature impacts your health and wellbeing but, how much exposure and what kind of natural environment do you need for it to be effective?  In this episode, I talk about what happens to you when you are outdoors and the impact that nature has on your body, brain and mind, and I take you through a short meditation to help you find your elemental affinity, so that you can incorporate n...

There's a lot of trust that comes behind cultivating your intuitive senses, and it is all within walking distance. In this episode I will take you through a walking exercise that can help you tune into your inner knowing, "sometimes the best rewards come from taking a risk and trusting your gut." A client of mine asked me about intuition and how to cultivate it, and one exercise that...

"Have you found that moment of time or that activity that brings you excitement and joy again? Because when we don't have those moments, it's like we're just going through life on autopilot." Did the pandemic change you? It most likely did, from your routines to your preferences and choices. In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience behind habits and routines, how the pandemic impacted my abi...

A day in the life of a chaotic person can be summed up into one word, "Chaotic." As humans, we go through a lot trying to achieve our goals and maintaining the bonds in our relationships with family and friends. This series of activities hit us so hard and fast that we forgot to breathe, as there was no room for stillness to be practiced. We must slow down a bit and live. Experiencing stillness is...

Have you ever had those moments that are completely unrelated and coincidental, yet seem to appear in connected patterns? Today's discussion (by popular demand) is all about synchronicity! "Synchronicity is often said to be like a message from the universe, a message from spirit guides, indications that you're in flow, that you're on the right track." But it's also a pattern of brain science! The...

"Unlock your power to create real change in your life with mindful awareness and intentional presence." I was exploring the concept of mindfulness and meditation when I found out something fascinating - that there are as many methods of mindfulness as there are people practicing it. Instead of a formal sitting or walking meditation, I learned that I could be mindful of any task, anytime. I found a...

"It's not about getting rid of stress - it's about learning to mitigate its effects." Discover how to reduce stress and increase productivity with simple and effective stress management techniques. This episode of Stillness Matters is all about stress management. Stress is not necessarily a bad thing, but rather our body's way of communicating that we are not feeling safe and in today's episode we...

"There is a deep, profound beauty in stillness. It's something that can only be felt when you're in it - and it's where your nervous system gets to heal, your emotions can be regulated, and your body and mind can both heal." Yay it's episode 1!! Welcome to the show (officially) - I am your host Sara. I am an osteopathic manual practitioner, massage therapist, RRT practitioner and teacher, and life...

Welcome to the Stillness Matters podcast!  This is your cozy space to grab a cup of tea and unwind while I teach you about the necessity of rest in our hectic lives, and how to incorporate more of that glorious stillness on a daily basis.  Join me weekly as I interview guests, share personal stories, and share practical tips for building your own stillness practice no matter what your da...