Mindful Soul

Episode 16 - What is truth? With polarization at an all time high, how do we determine what is truth? Who is right, and who is wrong? It’s a question as old as time, and this episode offers a way of thinking - Dialectical Thinking - that can help. When navigating different ideas this form of thinking has been used over the centuries in international negotiations for protracted conflict, and it can...

Episode 15 - Navigating Relationships & Political Differences At a time where political polarization is at peak levels, many people are considering whether to end relationships with people who have different perspectives than them. And many people are confused about why someone might end a relationship over political differences. After all, aren’t politics ‘just politics?’ If only it were that...

Episode 14 - 2024 Sabbatical Year I've been fairly radio silent this year with online content creation. Wanna know what I've been up to? Listen in! To sign up for my email list, click HERE to receive a free copy of my Life Balance Workbook.  See you there! (This content is not therapy or medical advice.  Please read full disclaimer HERE .)

Many people are feeling all sorts of ways after the recent results of the 2024 US Election.  I've heard many express confusion about how we got here, and this episode will use concepts from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to look at a problem while also letting go of judgment so that we can respond more effectively.  With polarization at an all time high, can we find a way to understand e...

Episode 12 - Women, Rest & Social Justice Ever felt guilty for resting or making time for your own self-care & wellness? You’re not alone. On the larger background of ongoing social inequities that occur in the world, is REST an indulgence and a privilege? Is it something that one should ‘earn’ or deserve? Or is it a basic human right for all? This episode will further our topic from last...

Episode 11 - Coping With Community Disasters & Collective Trauma If you feel like it’s been non-stop world chaos over the last few years, you’ll want to listen to this episode. At a time in history where we have access to all the world’s trauma at once it can be incredibly overwhelming. We’ll be discussing how to balance caring for your own nervous system while also taking action to make neede...

Episode 10 - Can Coaches Or Therapists Guarantee Outcomes? When you’re thinking of spending your hard earned money on a coaching package or on therapy, can you be guaranteed that you will get the outcomes you want? In this episode we are looking at the ethical implications of being ‘guaranteed’ that you will achieve something within a coaching or therapeutic container. There are many factors that...

Episode 9 - Non-Judgment For Mental Health & Better Problem Solving Today I’m giving you a Core Mindfulness Practice that can help you REDUCE painful emotions and better problem solve in all areas.  It’s a hard one, but worth the challenge.  Mindfulness is based on letting go of judgments, but this does NOT mean we become passive about solving problems in our life or trying to make n...

Episode 8 - Holiday Burnout & The Pressure To Do It All This episode is a LISTENER’S CHOICE episode which was voted on as a needed topic!  We’re chatting about how to navigate the holiday season that comes with so much pressure, it can leave you exhausted in January if you’re not careful.  I’ll share 3 tips for getting through holiday chaos (and joy), and if you’re someone who feels...

In this episode I’ll share how I personally coped with the emotional aspect of long term health issues, and how mindfulness practice has been research proven to be beneficial for people suffering from issues like chronic pain or chronic health conditions.  I'll be sharing practical skills that you can start trying today. This continues a 3-part series which started in Episode 5 - Part 1 discu...

In this episode I’ll share my experience in early 2023 with an iron deficiency and post viral symptoms, including things that helped me recover, and how to be your own best advocate & researcher to work with (or sometimes outside of) the traditional medical system when you need to. This continues a 3-part series which started in Episode 5 - Part 1 discussing Women and Medical Gaslighting, and...

Episode 5 - Part 1: Women and Medical Gaslighting This week we are building on last week’s episode about the Mind-Body Connection and starting a 3-Part series, starting with today’s episode discussing women and the healthcare system, including medical gaslighting that often occurs when physical health symptoms mirror mental health symptoms. Next week’s episode Part 2 is where I’ll share my experie...

Are you interested in living a long, generally happy & healthy life? If so, you're gonna want to tune in to this episode where we'll chat about the Mind-Body connection and how our mental & physical health cannot be separated. I'll give you some practical tools for practicing mindful awareness of the body in order to strengthen your ability to take care of both mental & physical health...

Ever feel jaded by life? Today's episode explores a mindfulness practice called 'Beginner's Mind' that helps you can remain forever open to the beauties and possibilities of life. We'll talk about its' opposite 'Expert's Mind' as well, and the drawbacks of thinking we already 'know'. Listen in and see what you think! Want to come hang out on my email list? Sign up for my free Life Balance wor...

A discussion on mental health care and coaching in the USA, and why I created the online courses that I offer.  What is mental health and what's the difference between coaching and therapy? You may get a different answer depending on who you ask.  Should you have to go into therapy to learn helpful tools to take care of your mental health?  Is coaching just a scam? And is a 'regulat...

It's time for some fun! Podcast style. Who, What and Why? Listen and fine out! Also, click HERE to check out the blog post on Soul-Alignment mentioned in this episode.  (This content is not therapy or medical advice.  Please read full disclaimer   HERE )