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 i...

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 c...

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 Fo...

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 posi...

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 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...

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...

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 Transformatio...

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 Si...

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!