A Mindful Moment

By A Mindful Moment

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What's A Mindful Moment about?

At a time when change is constant and we are pulled in too many directions, we need a way to stay present to life and to increase our ability to remain calm, think clearly and maintain our well-being. Many studies indicate mindfulness improves our mental, emotional and physical health. Learn how to practice mindfulness and enjoy its many benefits. The podcast host has a master’s degree in psychology, is a certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, a transformation coach and the CEO of Work2Live Well.

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261: Winter Blues? Or Somet...

03.23.2023

Our moods can be greatly influenced by our environment, so sunny days may be happy days, but once winter sets in and sunshine decreases, we’re at risk of feeling down or even depressed. Whether it’s the winter blues or actual ...

A Mindful Moment episodes:

03.23.2023 261: Winter Blues? Or Something More? Our moods can be greatly influenced by our environment, so sunny days may be happy days, but once winter sets in and sunshine decreases, we’re at risk of feeling down or even depressed. Whether it’s the winter blues or actual ...
03.20.2023 260 Guided Meditation for Self Love We tend to be our worst critic, and repetitive thoughts of self-deprecation create a pattern in the mind that are detrimental to self-worth and self-love. This brief meditation can help you bring love to yourself, letting go of past mistakes ...
03.16.2023 259: Bouncing Back Change is truly the only constant in life and we can’t stop it or avoid it. But we can strengthen our resiliency to manage it. We would love your input and feedback! Please fill out our listener survey through Airwave ...
03.13.2023 258 Mindful Moments with Neeta Bhushan We’ve all had those awful, terrible, gut-punch moments in life where we get knocked down or thrown completely off our game. But there are ways to shift those moments not only into learning opportunities, but life-altering new directions, which we’ll ...
03.09.2023 257 Bare Minimum Monday Many people are dissatisfied with and disengaged from their work, but is following TikTok trends the best reaction? Considering the amount of our lives we spend at work, perhaps it’s time to explore a more mindful approach. We would love ...
03.06.2023 256 Guided Meditation: Relieve Anxiety World events being what they are, constant change and adaptation, and concerns about our individual futures mean that many are suffering with persistent anxiety. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety, so when you feel it rising, take a ...
03.02.2023 255: Anxiety be GONE! We all experience anxiety from time to time, but anxiety disorders are on the rise, including social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and PTSD. Mindfulness can reduce anxiety and its negative impacts before it progresses to a disorder, ensuring ...
02.27.2023 254 Mindful Moments with Angela Dimarco In a world where change is a constant and we are continuously striving for something bigger, better or more, it’s easy to be swept away by external events. But true transformation starts within. Today, Angela DiMarco can show us how ...
02.23.2023 253 Using Our Words Mindfully Words are only 7% of our communication, but they can be one of the most powerful things to shift our internal state and our external experience, so why don’t we choose our words more wisely? We would love your input ...
02.20.2023 252 Guided Meditation Mindfulness of Words Words are powerful, but are we aware of the words we use on a regular basis and why we use them? This meditation enhances awareness of words to increase our understanding of why we choose them. It increases our ability ...
02.16.2023 251 Boosting Creativity through Mindfulness The intersection between mindfulness and creativity provides insights and tips to enhance our creative process and help us overcome creative blocks to tap into our rich imagination. We don’t need to be an artist, writer or musician to bring more ...
02.13.2023 250 Mindful Moments with Miriam Schulman We all know that mindset has a lot to do with success, but if you’re considering a career in the arts or want to become an entrepreneur, it might feel a little overwhelming. We talk to Miriam Schulman, author of ...
02.09.2023 249 Resisting What IS We resist anything uncomfortable, from physical pain to emotional upset to being overworked. But resistance just adds more discomfort, so it’s more beneficial to learn to accept what is than to resist it. We would love your input and feedback! ...
02.06.2023 248 Guided Meditation: Mindful Eating Research shows that mindful eating can lead to increased psychological well-being, increased weight control and a strengthening of mindfulness skills in other areas of life. We use an apple in this meditation, but you can choose any healthy food to ...
02.02.2023 247 Connectedness Our lives have drastically changed on many fronts and we all have adjusting to do. But our social connectedness is at risk these days and we must take steps to preserve it for our own emotional and mental well-being. Please ...
01.30.2023 246 Mindful Moments with Julie Potiker Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive certifications and teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Her new book is “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.” Julie developed her SNAP method from her years of ...
01.26.2023 245 Facing Our Fears Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own experiences and you may find most of it is unchecked perception. Please subscribe ...
01.23.2023 244 Guided Meditation: Increasing Concentration Whether in a meeting or classroom, we all struggle sometimes to concentrate. Our minds wander or we’re bored, and we then later realize we’ve missed information. We can train our brains to be more alert by visualizing the scenario in ...
01.19.2023 243 Keeping Up and Letting Go We’re living in a period that could be described as a sea change, or basically, a constant transformation. To keep up requires adaptability and openness to change itself. If we want to be less stressed, we also need to learn ...
01.16.2023 242 Mindful Moments with Mari Vasan In a youth-worshiping society, it may feel like the best of life is over by 45, but that’s not true. Mari Vasan talks to us about the benefits of hypnosis in changing our beliefs. Please subscribe today! Do you ...
01.12.2023 241: Heathly and Unheatlhy Goblin Mode Oxford Dictionary’s Word(s) of the year for 2022, Goblin Mode, indicates a widespread response to the disappointments of the past few years. Is it completely mindless or can it be helpful? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We ...
01.09.2023 240: New Beginnings As the new year approaches, we turn to new beginnings, but new beginnings mean change which sparks anxiety for many. Instead of making new year resolutions, consider meditating to quiet any fear of change and then set daily intentions for ...
01.05.2023 239: Stories of the Future We spend a fair amount of time worrying about what might happen, forgetting that we’re simply making up stories. Why not change the story? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have many of our episodes up on ...
01.02.2023 238 Mindful Moments with Tom Glaser Psychologist and life coach Tom Glaser talks with us about his book, Full Heart Living, Conversations with the Happiest People I Know. Tom brings his years of experience as a therapist combined with his life-long learnings from Buddhism, Native American ...
12.29.2022 237: Room for Hope Hope implies the possibility of a better future and while it may show up when things are at their worst, it can keep us going during those challenging times. Even more importantly, it can help motivate us to make things ...
12.26.2022 236 Being Present As we bustle through the holidays and now approach the new year, we can miss a lot of what’s happening in life around us. This 10-minute mindful exercise helps you refocus and get back to the present moment, which is ...
12.22.2022 235 The Greater Good Let’s face it, we’re pretty self-focused. We think about our needs, desires, problems and worries all day long. Our brains are wired that way and it causes us to feel anxious and stressed on a regular basis. But could focusing ...
12.19.2022 234 Guided Meditation: Making Space Have you taken stock of the mental accumulation you’ve had this year? Just as we need to clear out the physical junk, we may need to take stock of what’s sitting in our minds, contributing to feelings of stress and ...
12.15.2022 233: Dealing with Difficult People Today, concerns about money, work and the economy seem to be topping the list as our sources of stress, most of which we have little control over. But interacting with difficult people is a consistent stressor and we can do ...
12.12.2022 232 Guided Meditation: Loving Kindness Loving Kindness Meditation practices decrease negative emotions, quiet our inner critic, strengthen empathy and compassion, and enhances social and nature connectedness. Studies show loving-kindness can act quickly. In as little as 7 minutes, a person’s good feelings & sense of ...
12.08.2022 231: Loving Kindness and Compassion At a time when anxiety is high because it feels like there’s a great lack of compassion or loving kindness in the world, we can change our perspectives by literally changing our brain neuropathy through compassion and loving kindness meditation. ...
12.05.2022 230: Mindful Moments with Dana Sardano Dana Sardano and Teresa sit down to talk about Dana’s new book “Ten Recommandments for Personal Empowerment." Dana is highly engaging and will make you feel like you’re hearing from an old friend. Her book is a wonderfully refreshing take ...
12.01.2022 229: Facts, Beliefs, and TRUST In an unprecedented period of misinformation, a trend is emerging that facts don’t matter. This increasing disagreement about facts is known as Truth Decay and could have long-reaching ramifications. We can consider the condition of society today through a mindful ...
11.28.2022 228: Guided Meditation: Gratitude Research indicates that people who practice gratitude regularly have lower blood pressure, better immunity and a generally improved mood. The focus of today’s 8 minute meditation is to cultivate an open and gentle feeling of thankfulness for all that is ...
11.24.2022 227: Still, and Perpetually, Grateful Although frequently used interchangeably, gratitude and thankfulness aren’t synonymous. Thankfulness is a reaction, whereas gratitude is a way of being. Gratitude includes thankfulness, but it also includes appreciation of life even when nothing happens or negative events occur. Please subscribe ...
11.21.2022 226: Mindful Moments with Dr. Sandra Parker Dr. Sandra Parker, author of Embracing Unrest, talks with us today about emotional growth, uncomfortable feelings, vulnerability and more. Dr. Sandra Parker is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, Embracing Unrest, Harness Vulnerability to Tame Anxiety and ...
11.17.2022 225: Sustainable Self Care Self-care is a dedication to taking an active role in protecting and maintaining our mental and physical wellness. Authentic self-care is not self-centered or indulgent. It is a practice that turns into a lifestyle that benefits not just us, but ...
11.14.2022 224 Guided Meditation: Quieting Anxiety in 4 Minutes Anxiety is a part of life, especially these days, but it doesn't need to control your day. Whenever anxiety arises take less than 4 minutes to quiet it with this practice that includes the 3 x 3 method for reducing ...
11.10.2022 223: Turning Reactivity into Thoughtful Responses Allowing our emotions to dictate our behavior typically leads to poor outcomes, from mindless decisions to angry outbursts to violent events. The good news is, we can change our reactions to thoughtful responses by practicing mindfulness. Please subscribe today! For ...
11.07.2022 222 Mindful Moments with Renaye Thornborrow Studies from around the world show that children’s mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic-related confinement and school closures that occurred over the past 2 years. Today we talk to Renaye Thornborrow, a children’s life coach, to find ...
11.03.2022 221: The Present of Presence It’s that time of year again, holiday madness. We invite you to slow down and focus on the present moment instead of the to-do lists, obligatory gatherings, shopping and cooking. Give yourself a present of presence this year. Eckhart Tolle's ...
10.31.2022 220 Guided Meditation: Calming Moments Anxiety arises for most of us multiple times a day. This Calming Moments meditation can help us relax and reset in just 5 minutes. Please subscribe today! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com https://work2livewell.org Connect Socially: Instagram YouTube Channel Twitter Donate ...
10.27.2022 219: Religious and Spiritual Meditation Although there has certainly been a lot of discourse between religions around the world from disagreements to war, there is one thing they have in common, which is meditation. Exploring various meditation styles could help us gain a better understanding ...
10.24.2022 218: Mindful Moments with Wendy Quan Most of us spend more time with coworkers and supervisors than we do with our own families, so it benefits us to ensure these relationships are positive. Wendy Quan, founder of The Calm Monkey, talks to us today about how ...
10.20.2022 217: Trying Alternative Practices for the Same Result as Meditation Whether you’re new to mindfulness meditation and having trouble staying focused, or you’re just plain tired of doing it after years of sitting, there are many other practices to bring you to the present moment. Please subscribe today! For more ...
10.17.2022 216: Guided Meditation - Listening to Your Intuition We don't always need to look outward to find answers. Trusting our intuition, and learning to quiet the noise in order to listen to our inner wisdom, can be more beneficial than you think. Please subscribe today! For more mindful ...
10.13.2022 215: The Process of Healing Pain manifests in numerous forms and textures, sporadic, chronic, intense, and mild. It affects us both physically and emotionally and sometimes both at once. As humans, we can’t avoid pain because it’s an unavoidable fact of life. Instead of spending ...
10.11.2022 Promo: Introducing The Mel Robbins Podcast! You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast has a simple mission - to inspire, motivate, and empower you with the tools and advice you need to create a better life. Mel ...
10.10.2022 214: Mindful Moments with Laura Vanderkam We all complain that we don’t have enough time, but is that true? We have 72 discretionary hours a week, so the real question is, are you mindful about how you’re spending your time. In this episode, Teresa sits down ...
10.06.2022 213: Self Esteem Matters When we have a healthy level of self-esteem, we experience less fear and anxiety, tend to have increased motivation and resilience, enjoy more success at school or work, and experience improved mental and physical health, better relationships with others and ...

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What's A Mindful Moment about?

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A Mindful Moment episodes:

261: Winter Blues? Or Something More?

260 Guided Meditation for Self Love

259: Bouncing Back

258 Mindful Moments with Neeta Bhushan

257 Bare Minimum Monday

256 Guided Meditation: Relieve Anxiety

255: Anxiety be GONE!

254 Mindful Moments with Angela Dimarco

253 Using Our Words Mindfully

252 Guided Meditation Mindfulness of Words

251 Boosting Creativity through Mindfulness

250 Mindful Moments with Miriam Schulman

249 Resisting What IS

248 Guided Meditation: Mindful Eating

247 Connectedness

246 Mindful Moments with Julie Potiker

245 Facing Our Fears

244 Guided Meditation: Increasing Concentration

243 Keeping Up and Letting Go

242 Mindful Moments with Mari Vasan

241: Heathly and Unheatlhy Goblin Mode

240: New Beginnings

239: Stories of the Future

238 Mindful Moments with Tom Glaser

237: Room for Hope

236 Being Present

235 The Greater Good

234 Guided Meditation: Making Space

233: Dealing with Difficult People

232 Guided Meditation: Loving Kindness

231: Loving Kindness and Compassion

230: Mindful Moments with Dana Sardano

229: Facts, Beliefs, and TRUST

228: Guided Meditation: Gratitude

227: Still, and Perpetually, Grateful

226: Mindful Moments with Dr. Sandra Parker

225: Sustainable Self Care

224 Guided Meditation: Quieting Anxiety in 4 Minutes

223: Turning Reactivity into Thoughtful Responses

222 Mindful Moments with Renaye Thornborrow

221: The Present of Presence

220 Guided Meditation: Calming Moments

219: Religious and Spiritual Meditation

218: Mindful Moments with Wendy Quan

217: Trying Alternative Practices for the Same Result as Meditation

216: Guided Meditation - Listening to Your Intuition

215: The Process of Healing

Promo: Introducing The Mel Robbins Podcast!

214: Mindful Moments with Laura Vanderkam

213: Self Esteem Matters