Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

One of the biggest questions new mindfulness teachers face is simple but daunting: Where do I even begin? This episode comes straight from a live Zoom call with Sean Fargo and his students, Sean Fargo responds to a heartfelt question: “When you’re just starting out, how do you know what to teach first?” Sean shares his own journey of finding direction as a new teacher, including moments of fear, u...

In this guided meditation, Sean Fargo leads us into the heart of concentration practice by inviting a sense of safety, openness, and gentle presence.  Drawing from his training as a Buddhist monk and his years of teaching mindfulness, Sean introduces simple yet profound ways to steady the mind and deepen focus — beginning with the breath, moving through sound and sight, and resting in the body, he...

In this gentle bedtime practice, Sean Fargo guides us through a soothing meditation to unwind the nervous system and soften into rest. Rather than trying to fix or change anything, this meditation invites you to allow what’s here and let it be held in a space of kindness. Whether you’re lying down for the night or simply seeking a few quiet moments to reset, this practice supports a natural shift...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Dr. Steve Haberlin—educator, mindfulness teacher, and researcher dedicated to helping aspiring teachers share mindfulness with authenticity and confidence. Sean and Dr. Haberlin explore the unique challenges facing today’s college students — from stress and distraction to the mental health crisis on campuses. Steve sha...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Dr. Dan Siegel—Harvard-trained physician, psychiatrist, bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology. Dan shares how his journey from medicine to psychiatry led him to redefine what we mean by “mind.” Together, Sean and Dan explore how mindfulness, relationships, and brain science intersect—a...

In this mindfulness talk and guided meditation, Sean Fargo invites us to examine and shift the “mental models” that shape how we see ourself and the world. We all carry inner narratives—beliefs, assumptions, and self-talk—that can either support our well-being or keep us stuck in patterns of stress, scarcity, and self-criticism.  In this episode, Sean helps you recognize unhelpful mental models wi...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Inna Segal—internationally bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body and pioneer in the field of intuitive healing. Inna shares her personal journey from chronic pain and illness to full recovery, guided by a deep reconnection with her body’s wisdom. She explains how physical symptoms can be messages from the...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Ariel Garten—neuroscientist, innovator, and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing meditation device. Blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and entrepreneurship, Ariel offers a unique perspective on how we can train the mind to become more aware, focused, and resilient.  She shares the science behind brainwave activity in me...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore how self-love is not a luxury or cliché — it’s a foundational practice of mindful living and teaching. Through reflections, real-life examples, and guided insights, you’ll learn how cultivating compassion toward yourself isn’t about indulgence — it’s about resilience, truth, and belonging. Whether you’re a mindfulness teacher, seeker...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Francesca Maxime—Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, certified mindfulness teacher, and founder of ReRooted Healing. Drawing from her lived experience as a Haitian-Dominican Italian-American and her years as a journalist, Francesca brings a deeply embodied and trauma-informed lens to mindfulness, healing, and racial justic...

Spiritual bypassing can quietly undermine our best intentions as mindfulness teachers — especially when trauma is involved. In this powerful episode, we unpack what it means to teach mindfulness without bypassing trauma, and why it’s so essential to adapt practices for the nervous system needs of trauma survivors. You’ll learn how to recognize subtle signs of trauma activation, adjust language and...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo guides a heartfelt exploration of loving-kindness—one of the most transformative mindfulness practices for connecting with ourselves and others. Sean shares reflections on what it really means to open the heart, even when we feel resistance, numbness, or emotional pain.  This episode includes a guided meditation that weaves together...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Michelle Maldonado—founder of Lucenscia, leadership coach, Virginia state legislator, and author of The Conscious Mind. Michelle’s path from the corporate world to public service was shaped by a deep desire to bring compassion, clarity, and trauma-awareness into systems that often overlook them. Learning breath awareness...

Discover how conscious connected breathing can guide us from trauma to presence, from chaos to calm. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Anthony Abbagnano—visionary breathwork pioneer, founder of Alchemy of Breath, and author of the upcoming book Outer Chaos, Inner Calm. Together, they explore the profound potential of conscious, connected breathwork to...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Dr. Judson Brewer—New York Times bestselling author, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and Director of Research at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. Widely known as “Dr. Jud,” he’s one of the most influential voices in the science of mindfulness-based habit change and anxiety relief. Together, they explore the pe...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Sophie Chiche—life strategist, therapist, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of several impactful ventures dedicated to helping people live with more purpose and play. Sophie shares her path from trading pencils in the sandbox as a child to building multi-million dollar businesses and facilitating sessions alongside glo...

A deep dive into one of the most essential Buddhist texts on mindfulness—The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, often referred to as The Direct Path to Realization.  This episode's guest hosts explore its foundational teachings as presented in Venerable Anālayo’s book, offering a clear, contemporary lens through which mindfulness teachers and practitioners can engage with this timeless wisdom. You will be g...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with global adventurer, bestselling author, and filmmaker Leon Logothetis—widely known as The Kindness Guy. You may know Leon from his hit shows The Kindness Diaries (on Discovery+ and Roku) or his new documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom (now on Amazon Prime). But before inspiring millions, Leon was a fina...

In this deeply personal solo episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares a vulnerable update on his own mindfulness journey. Set against the quiet backdrop of a rainy day in Berkeley, Sean opens up about his recent conversations with Sophie McLean and Anthony Abbagnano—two teachers whose work has helped him reconnect t...

The body is our home. It carries us through our days and nights, collecting information along the way. Our bodies tell the story of past pleasure and pain, and hold the energy of our thoughts and emotions. Offering our bodies our tender, caring presence can help make this home a more comfortable place.  In this guided meditation with Sean Fargo, we’re invited to stand, sit or lie down with the bod...

As wellness professionals, we give so much of ourselves to others—holding space, offering care, and tending to others’ needs. But in the process, we can forget to care for the one who gives. This guided meditation offers a much-needed pause to reconnect with your own inner well-being through the lens of mindful self-compassion. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, you’ll be gently...

In this episode, Rhonda V. Magee, law professor emerita, mindfulness teacher, and author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice, shares her journey of integrating mindfulness into higher education, law, and social justice initiatives. Rhonda reflects on her early influences, including the centering practices of her grandmother and her own discovery of meditation through Eastern philosophy and mindful...

Every mindfulness teacher, no matter how experienced, faces moments of doubt. But self-trust is not about being perfect; it's about believing in your capacity to show up with authenticity, care, and presence. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, you'll be guided through a soothing affirmation-based meditation designed specifically to help mindfulness teachers, coaches, a...

In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and bestselling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More.  Emily, a Broadway star turned meditation teacher, shares her remarkable journey from high-stress performance anxiety to embodying mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting practices that have transformed over 120,000 live...

When we pause and breathe with intention, we tap into the quiet power that lives within us—a nurturing, healing energy that moves through every cell of our body. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to reconnect with your breath as a source of care, vitality, and inner balance. Designed for both mindfulness practitioners and professionals, this practice offers a gentle jou...