Calm Amidst the Chaos

Learning how to meditate, particularly through mindfulness meditation, has taught me how to quickly calm my mind and find peace amidst the chaos. It has been my saving grace during the toughest moments of my life, as I faced crisis after crisis. Meditation has become an essential part of my daily routine, and I can't wait to share its incredible benefits with you. Imagine grabbing a hot bevera...

Now, let's talk about skills. Learning mindfulness meditations completely changed my life and even saved me during the chaos of the last few years. In fact, I'm so passionate about mindfulness meditation that I'll be discussing it in today's episode and next week's too. I'll be sharing some of the skills and strategies I teach, and how they can help you manage your mental h...

As an entrepreneur and solopreneur, I make countless decisions every single day for my business. But here's the thing: I've always struggled with self doubt and anxiety. Doubt, overthinking, second-guessing, you name it. It would always show up when I had to trust myself and make important decisions. It made me so nervous that I would often avoid taking action altogether. But as an entrepr...

I used to be incredibly shy and socially anxious. Learning how to heal my anxiety with mindfulness meditation changed my life. I always thought I would be stuck in that anxious state forever, watching others navigate social situations with ease. But through mindfulness, I discovered that I could change my life. It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it. Mindfulness meditation has given me the...

Hey there! Today, I want to talk about one of my favorite topics when it comes to mindfulness: acceptance. Now, acceptance can be a tricky thing. Just the word itself can bring up a lot of feelings for people. Many of my clients have struggled with acceptance over the years. It carries a weight that I want to unpack a bit. So, let's dive into what acceptance really is, why it's so importan...

In this episode, I want to dive deeper into what it's like to wake up one day with a traumatic brain injury and navigate this new reality. Life as I knew it was completely turned upside down in an instant, not just once, but twice. And now, I'm in the process of rebuilding my life again.  I do a lot of work in the brain injury community, and sharing my story has been helpful to others. But...

Catastrophizing, when our anxiety takes over and makes everything out to be the end of the world. In this podcast episode I'm digging into the vault of embarrassment and telling you all about the time I thought I had been ghosted on a date. Click play to hear all about what happened in my head, what really happened and how this experience is connected to anxiety. In this episode I share some o...

Do you ever find yourself getting 85% of the way through a task, only to suddenly feel overwhelmed and unable to finish it? Or maybe you constantly struggle to choose which task to start with because they all seem equally important? It's like there's a never-ending to-do list hanging over your head, and you just can't seem to find the motivation to tackle it. Believe me, I've been...

Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and join me in my virtual living room. Today, I want to talk to you about something that every entrepreneur with a chronic illness can relate to: stress. We all know that stress is a part of life, but managing it effectively is crucial for our well-being and success. Stress, in moderation, can actually be beneficial. It can motivate us to accomplish tasks, achi...

Hey there! Today, I want to dive a little deeper into the topic of anxiety. Don't worry, I won't get too technical. But it's important to understand that worry, fear, and anxiety actually serve an evolutionary purpose. Back in the day, when our ancestors were constantly in danger of being eaten by lions, anxiety helped them anticipate problems and plan accordingly. It literally saved t...

Imagine feeling more at ease in your mind and body. What if you could heal your anxiety and find peace? It might sound impossible, but trust me, it's not. I've been there too. Hi! I'm Charlene, a former shy person turned psychotherapist and mindfulness meditation teacher. In my podcast series, I share my personal journey of overcoming anxiety after a life-changing accident. Plus, I&#39...

Kicking off this podcast on a lighter note… by sharing all about the time that I was hit by a bus . I vulnerably share about some of the darkest times in my life, in hopes you can relate and thus feel like you’re not alone and are welcome here.  As difficult and traumatic as this experience (and the ones to follow) were, it also put me on the path to healing my lifelong anxiety. Through it all, I...