Becoming Mindful Podcast

Hi Friends. Jackie and Maria here to talk about who are mindfulness practices right for and who might want to exhibit caution when beginning a journey toward mindfulness. We end the episode by practicing together with a Loving Kindness meditation inspired by Sharon Salzberg.  Be well friends!

Hi Friends! Jackie and Maria here with another episode of the Becoming Mindful podcast! This time we discuss some of the obstacles that get in the way of daily mindfulness and some strategies to overcome them. At the end we support each other by practicing together. We will lead you in a short guided practice of breathwork and a body scan that will leave you feeling calm and peaceful. Be well frie...

Hello friends! Maria and Jackie here returning from the holiday break with an exciting episode! This month, we dive into the mindful practice of connecting with nature and our role in it through the beautiful book Braiding Sweetgrass. Written by Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and Citizen of Potawatomi Nation, this book weaves indigenous wisdom and scientific data to illustrate how our we must bec...

Hello mindful community! Jackie and Maria here again with another episode! Thanks for waiting a few days for this one. This month we read and reviewed the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. We both agree this is an excellent book. Tolle helps make sense of mindfulness practices and provides a compelling case for trying them in your own life. Have a listen to our review and then read this insp...

Hello lovely listeners, it‘s Jackie and Maria again with a new podcast episode. This month we read the book The Art of Living by Buddhist monk and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh. We both got a lot from this book and hope you do too.

Hello lovely listeners, it‘s Jackie and Maria again with a new podcast episode. This month, we take a look at how mindfulness and creativity are connected. We also present some artistic and creative mindfulness practices for you to try.  Check back in to our Instagram in the coming weeks at https://www.instagram.com/becomingmindfulpodcast to watch the practices in action.

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.

Welcome to the Becoming Mindful Podcast.  Through research, meaningful conversations and our own experiences, we’ll explore different applications of mindfulness and how mindfulness can intersect with important topics. Join us on this journey to mindfulness. Please stay tuned and head to our website at becomingmindfulpodcast.com. Subscribe to our email list or follow our social media accounts link...