In this special solo episode, Valerie shares her favorite mindfulness exercises from the past year—practices that support calm, clarity, and emotional balance in recovery. She explores what mindfulness truly is, how to build a simple and successful meditation habit, and four guided exercises drawn from listener-favorite episodes of 2025.

You’ll learn how to:

Personalize your meditation practice

Use breath + intentional words to shift your mindset

“Raise your sail” by reconnecting with inner strengths

Accept thoughts without judgment using mindfulness

Combine DBT reality-checking with present-moment grounding

Find Valerie and Helen at https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com

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