Mindful Academy

What are these beliefs that you have that are limiting the future that you imagine for yourself? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how understanding and challenging our self-limiting beliefs can help us create a new vision of who we want to be and what we can achieve, looking for some motivation to ditch the clutter-collecting dust. Looking for way...

How do you acknowledge that you can't be optimal all the time? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about noticing the energy you put into tasks, the demands, and the effort. Needing to make the most of your efforts and avoid burning yourself out? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another lesson! Episode Detai...

Have you ever noticed how understanding yourself and others can drastically improve communication? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about improving communication and focusing on self-awareness, other awareness and empathy, while also obtaining some motivation to ditch the clutter collecting dust. Looking for a way to break down and fully understand when...

How do you establish and maintain boundaries between your personal and professional life as an academic, especially when it comes to the lines between teaching, research, mentoring, and service responsibilities? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about setting and establishing boundaries and understanding that you can limit access to yourself and not be a...

Are you tired of feeling like you have to be everything to everyone, and spreading yourself too thin? Are you ready to identify your strengths, acknowledge your limitations, and focus on where you can make the greatest impact? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host, Jennifer Askey, discusses working on identifying what energizes you and what doesn't and balancing your calend...

Are you being met with resistance by your inner critic on a daily basis? In today’s episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about what resistance is, and how you can recognize and furthermore overcome resistance. Do you find resistance in your day-to-day life and need to overcome? Class is in session – grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for another fabulous...

Do you know how, when, and why to make changes in your life? In today’s episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about what the processes are to notice when change is necessary, and furthermore how to make that change. Want some insight on how change can be the most important part of your life? Class is in session – grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for anot...

Are you needing to purge the space you're currently in to become the space you need it to be? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how she purged her once a "catch-all be-all" space to her now working and improving home office for her coaching and consulting business after Covid. You will either truly love or really dislike this convers...

Are you practicing the art of giving yourself an A? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how important it is to be implementing this possibility to live into your life. Jennifer breaks down some different scenarios of how you can be giving yourself an A throughout your day. Ready to be an A-student and open up the possibilities? Class is in session -...

Do you know the difference between proving yourself and being yourself? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how these two ideas need to be distinctively two separate identities rather than a combined concept. Jennifer takes it all the way back to kindergarten. Want some insight on how these can be equated to winning a pie-eating contest when the priz...

Have you heard the saying "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger?" In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how to know that you actually are resilient. Jennifer divides it into three categories - experience, awareness, and reflection. Ready to hear how resilient you really are? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the noteboo...

Are you aware of your Resilience? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey takes the bad rap out of Resiliency. Jennifer talks the down and dirty of everything resilience - whether it's related to work, life, or inner equilibirum. Needing some insight and tips/tricks to break the stigma on resilience? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook,...

Does Decision Making actually play that big of a part in our daily lives? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey breaks down several aspects that envelop the idea of Decision Making. Jennifer even covers some ideas on prioritizing to aid in life and work. Needing some insight and tips/tricks to make sure you're making the right calls at the right times? Class...

Almost every academic I know is hard on themselves. You expect excellence from your students, colleagues, and yourself. Because excellence and rigour are the names of the game! And what happens when someone misses the mark? What happens when you miss the mark? In this episode, I talk about empathy & self-compassion as keys for more aligned work. Episode Details

In this episode, I help you explore your emotional agility around transparency, adaptability, and optimism. How long do you stay stuck in a negative head space that neither feels good nor helps you move forward? This episode offers ways to work with your thoughts to direct them in a way that works for you, not against you. Episode Details

You are familiar with the 5 senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. In this episode, I explore Amanda Blake’s work on the OTHER senses we access when we want to fully integrate our mind, body, and emotional lives: interoception and proprioception. Join me in pushing back against the narrative that, as an academic, you are simply a brain on a stick. Episode Details

In this episode, I talk about self-awareness and self-regard. Is your picture of yourself and your emotions accurate and positive? Is it balanced out with an understanding of where you excel and where you need to grow? Episode Details

Your emotions are your body’s messages to you. Join me in Series 2 of the podcast, where I explore the mind-body connection, where emotions are made, and how to tap into your emotional intelligence. Episode Details