MYBREATHINGMIND

Most of us are bad at feelings because most of us weren't taught what feelings really are, their purpose, and what to do with them. Understanding our feelings empowers us to have more control over our decisions and actions.

We're talking about the lies in our lives and the possibilities that can open up by telling ourselves the truth.

Perfectionism is an outdated strategy that no longer serves you that keeps you stuck. The sooner you're able to see this, the sooner you're released from the perfectionism trap.

What if self-care isn't another thing on your to-do list that you don't get to? What would change for you if self-care is how you do everything?

What makes one person bounce back from setbacks and another spiral and lose focus? It's these 5 drivers that build resilience.

Healthy productivity helps us; toxic productivity breaks us down. If you're experiencing the opposite of thriving while being productive, you might not be aware of the natural cycles in nature that help with your productivity.

Episode Summary In this thought-provoking exploration of conscious consumption, Ruth reveals how our purchasing power can become a potent force for creating the world we wish to see. Moving beyond simplistic views of shopping as either shallow consumerism or necessary survival, she offers a nuanced perspective on how intentional spending aligns our values with our actions. Listeners will discover...

Do this one thing to create a productive relationship when working with difficult bosses.

Intentional eating gave me more energy, better physical health, improved moods & increased mental clarity. We also talk about the 4 most harmful foods to avoid for mental & physical wellbeing.

Adopt this one calendar habit to change your life & use these 5 calendar tips to improve your productivity.

What do you think is the difference between leaders who make the world better versus leaders that create more problems? The answer is this one simple inner state of the leader. In this episode, we talk about applying 5 principles of conscious leadership to create a better world - even if you don't lead a team!

We all know self-care is important. But what do we do when there seems to be a block between knowing something and doing something? We’re talking about how to self-care when we don’t know where to start or when we don't want to.

Why do we have stressful thoughts at night & 5 things that you wouldn't think to do to alleviate them and have a peaceful night's sleep.

Think you have boundary issues, but don't know where to start to fix it? Simply only focus on this 1 thing to begin setting and respecting boundaries.

Kicking off Season 2 talking about intentional living - what it means, the benefits, and the first steps to creating an intentional life.

Episode Summary In this enlightening episode, Ruth explores how one small word—"and"—can transform our inner landscape from conflict to harmony. Through practical examples and psychological insight, she reveals how the word "and" creates mental spaciousness, dissolves limiting either/or thinking, and releases us from unnecessary emotional tension. Whether you're caught between competing values, co...

Do you live in a competitive world? Do you feel like other people's success deflate you? We're talking about how to be happy for others, instead of feeling defensive about other people’s achievements. Specifically, the 3 mindset shifts that can help us find peace when the green-eyed monster appears. 

What is it? Why we don’t practice it? How we conflate it with things like self-pity, self-indulgence, or being undisciplined. 5 simple ways to begin practicing self-compassion today to experience more peace. 

Creating 4 types of spaces to guide you through a job transition. We talk about grief & re-defining your identity that comes with job loss. 

What are the signs of trust issues? The difference between distrust of others vs. lack of self-trust? Where do trust issues come from? And 6 ways to find peace through it all.

Episode Summary In this compassionate exploration of self-sabotage, Ruth illuminates why capable, intelligent people repeatedly undermine their own success and happiness. Moving beyond simple willpower explanations, she unveils four fundamental reasons behind self-sabotaging behaviors - from not believing we deserve success to avoiding uncomfortable growth. With warmth and insight, Ruth guides lis...

I share my personal experience of burnout, what research says about the causes of burnout, and 5 ways to heal and recover from burnout.

Episode Summary In this reassuring exploration of imposter syndrome, Ruth reveals why even legendary figures like Maya Angelou, Tom Hanks, and Sheryl Sandberg have struggled with feeling like frauds. Moving beyond superficial "just be confident" advice, she uncovers three fundamental causes of imposter syndrome: belonging uncertainty, perfectionism, and the challenge of navigating multiple identit...

Episode Summary In this revealing exploration of mental stress, Ruth uncovers five often-overlooked reasons behind our stressful thoughts and offers practical, accessible ways to ease our minds. Unlike conventional approaches that focus merely on symptoms, this episode dives into the root causes of mental tension - from our industrial conditioning to viewing ourselves as production factories, to t...

In our first ever episode, I’m talking about YOU - your most precious asset, and reconnecting with what matters most to YOU. Also what you can look forward to in future episodes.