*This interview was recorded in November 2022

Today I am joined by Sue Murphy, educator, mother and founder of Mindful and Empowering Kids. This is an organization that empowers children using yoga, mental & physical fitness, along with breathing and mindful activities to teach social and emotional intelligence while strengthening and calming their bodies. Learn more at: 3tobemekids

Additional topics covered in this episode are:

-how empowering children creates confident adults

-foundational skills we all need to be our best selves and communicate clearly to prosper

-how therapy can help us to build coping skills

-getting out of the “rat race”

-ways to navigate overwhelm and burn out

-meditation as a form of rest

-the importance of modeling how to be healthy to our children

-not all skills produce tangible results

You can find Sue on IG at https://instagram.com/mindful_and_empowering_kids

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Quotes:

“Throw the word “should” out!!!!” -Sue Murphy

“Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time.” -Georgia O’Keefe shared by Sue Murphy