Molly Beauregard and Chelsea Jackson

Before Thought

Education EN ↓ 28 episodes

Before Thought is a podcast about what happens when we meet life before the noise. Hosted by Tuning the Student Mind founders, author Molly Beauregard and filmmaker Chelsea Jackson, the series explores the power of awareness — where practices such as meditation and yoga meet life. What began as conversations between a mentor and a new university instructor has evolved into an inquiry about culture. Our discussions are rooted in connection and curiosity, and together we explore how dropping into awareness can soften figure-it-out energy, awaken creativity, and allow life to unfold organically.

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Molly Beauregard and Chelsea Jackson

Episodes

S1 E3: Storytelling with Integrity 27.01.2025 16:22

In this episode, Molly and Chelsea challenge educators, filmmakers, and audiences to reflect on the power of language and representation in storytelling. You’ll hear Molly have an ‘aha’ moment when she recognizes how much of her work has been about teaching people to tell ethical stories about themselves.

S1 E2: The Conscious Classroom: Navigating Ethics and Self-Awareness 27.01.2025 32:53

Hear Chelsea recount some first day teaching jitters which Molly relates to completely. Molly offers Chelsea some reassurance that vulnerability is what brings a classroom to life.

S1 E1: Introductions & Our Story 27.01.2025 41:17

Molly and Chelsea share stories about their work together including the early challenges they faced in their efforts to bring meditation to students at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. You’ll learn about the impact of integrating meditation and self-awareness into education, and hear how these practices can foster emotional well-being, creativity, and connection among students and educ...