Breathing is Action

Welcome to Episode 2 of Chapter 3: Understanding Emotions. In this introduction episode, I present my next deep dive: the Understanding Emotion series! Inspired by a workshop on emotions I attended years ago, I talk about how the next few episodes will unfold. We will digest information on emotions and reflect on how it relates to our own personal experience. We learn to use our emotions to help m...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Chapter 3: Being Less Hard on Ourselves! This episode is about learning to be softer and more compassionate with ourselves. This is advice I would've really needed to hear as a kid and I hope it helps anyone who recognizes themselves in it as well. To the perfectionists out there, or the overworked caretakers, this one is for you!  In this episode, I introduce journals prom...

This is Part 2 of my Navigating Technology Series: Navigating Technology in a Healthy Way! Technology has a wide range of useful functionalities. It is a great resource for expanding our knowledge and providing us with opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to us. Simultaneously, there is evidence that certain devices or media platforms can be addictive and they can deeply impact our we...

Technological progress is wicked fast, which makes it harder to stay on top of things, keep them safe from predators and also appropriately regulated for our wellbeing. It would be naïve to put our trust in corporations because their focus is on making money. Although I cannot offer any easy solutions, there are some universal truths about safety and predators that transcend any fast-paced or onli...

Freedom. Sweet, sweet freedom. Freedom to be who we truly are inside, this is something we all wish we could have. Many of us create identities, personalities or coping mechanisms that disconnect us from ourselves. In this podcast episode, I explore what it could look like to feel the freedom to be our authentic selves. To be who we truly are, we first need to know ourselves. However, how does one...

Today I revisit an old, emotionally impactful journal entry from many years ago when I was experiencing a difficult transition in my life and experiencing a lot of self-judgement. I give a heartfelt response of comfort to my younger self and find the life lesson that can be applied to the present moment. Finally, I end with an improvised meditation and some affirmations on self-love. Trigger warni...

In this stand-alone episode, I focus on the topic of summer vacation and travel, inspired by a recent road trip. An improvised meditation with affirmations on being open to experience is included at the end. --- Chapter 2: Innocence Consistency & Reliability Being Seen & Heard Having a Voice Importance of Play New Experiences Navigating Fear Vulnerability Safe People Self-Soothing   --- BREATHING...

In this podcast episode, we explore WHY having a healthy, balanced, responsible relationship with our voice is so important. We also explore HOW to cultivate an authentic voice in a few fun, light-hearted ways.  --- Chapter 2: Innocence Consistency & Reliability Being Seen & Heard Having a Voice Importance of Play New Experiences Navigating Fear Vulnerability Safe People Self-Soothing   --- BREATH...

I am currently testing out different ways to make this project more sustainable for me. Instead of doing an article that accompanies the meditation, I will do a series of free-form podcast episodes regarding the next meditation. Although I love writing, the reality of the post-production editing when it comes to the meditations has become a little daunting. I will be testing out these free-form po...

Here is the second meditation of Chapter 2: Innocence: Being Seen & Heard. Breathing is Action meditations are created to acknowledge the life lessons we learn from the developmental needs of the human lifespan. All of Chapter 2, titled Innocence, focuses on the life lessons that can be learn from infancy, the beginning of the lifespan. Being seen and heard is important to our overall wellbeing, f...

This is the first meditation of Chapter 2: Innocence: Consistency and Reliability. Breathing is Action meditations are created to acknowledge the life lessons we learn from the developmental needs of the human lifespan. All of Chapter 2, titled Innocence, focuses on the life lessons that can be learn from infancy, the beginning of the lifespan. Consistency and reliability are the building blocks o...

Today I'm launching a new long-form podcast episode for the introduction of the second chapter. Breathing is Action now begins its journey with affirmations aimed at addressing developmental needs throughout the lifespan. The meditations in Chapter 2 start at the very beginning and take inspirations from the many life lessons or challenges we encounter during infancy, which is why the name of the...

Resilience is the fourth and final meditation for Chapter 1: Emotional First Aid Kit. What first comes to mind when you see the word resilience? Resilience is a nuanced concept. Resilience is more than just courage or confidence. It is more than just being disciplined, showing up and putting in the effort. It includes qualities like determination and adaptability. Most importantly, resilience is o...

Navigating Sadness is the third meditation for Chapter 1: Emotional First Aid Kit. Emotions give us insight and information about ourselves and our needs, and sadness is of no exception. Sadness is deeply uncomfortable and often times more unpleasant to feel than anger. While anger can sometimes provide us with a sense of strength and motivation, sadness is the opposite. Sadness brings us face to...

NAVIGATING ANGER is the second meditation for Chapter 1: Emotional First Aid Kit One of the reasons why I would like to heal our relationship with anger is because it is an emotion that holds a tremendous amount of valuable information. Anger gives us insight into what our values are. It tells us if we feel we are being wronged or violated in some way. Anger is a motivator emotion and inspires peo...

SELF-LOVE is the first meditation of Chapter 1: Emotional First Aid Kit. Self-love is the building blocks of wellbeing. In a perfect world, every person and child is surrounded by love, acceptance, protection and care. Because of our imperfect world, some individuals would benefit by being able to create authentic love inwardly for themselves. I hope these affirmations can help create a positive a...

Welcome to Breathing is Action, a meditative affirmations podcast for teens and adults. We're launching with a long-form introduction episode. Learn about the project's goals, how to use the breathwork and affirmations, and listen to a deep dive of each upcoming meditation theme. Meet the podcast creator, and see what motivated the project to begin with. Let's be the change we want to see in the w...