Cleansing breath and rain-making visualisation to bring relief to the bushfires and clean up efforts that are being made in many parts of the world, following catastrophic bush fires. Sign up to Patreon and the first $5 from each of the first 100 subscribers will be donated to a selection of organisations assisting in fighting the bush fires, rescuing and rehoming animals and possibly rehabilitation efforts. The first $3 from the next 100 patrons will also go to the same organisations.

Can we live a 'cracked open' emotionally free life after being a lawyer? How do we get dads more involved in parenting groups? What about Juggling in-laws and baby number 2 feeling like baby number 85 already? Listen up while we cover all that and more with lawyer turned business owner Lori Mihalich-Levin of Mindful Return.

Welcome to the No Legal Alternative segment where I present you fascinating alternative careers when you have a law degree. We started by interviewing Ben Brett, former lawyer and co-founder (with wife Cara) of Bounce Financial - helping clients align their investments with their values and achieve their financial dreams.

The Hummingbird Breath is a go-to during moments of overwhelm, and when you are having trouble sorting out your own thoughts, needing to find your own 'inner voice' again. Try it for just one minute next time you're facing overwhelm and see if it helps! You'll want to be hands free with no earphones on when you try it as you have hands over your ears.

This is the second Mindful Minutes exercise, a short body scan to introduce you to the idea of witnessing and observing the sensations in your body as they arise. For this guided practice it is best to be lying down or seated very comfortably if possible, and not to be distracted while listening. I hope you enjoy this practice, and incorporate this and other Mindful Minutes into your daily life.

A short exercise to notice whether you're belly breathing properly and highlight that this 'lifestyle 101' practice really can make a difference to your physical, mental and emotional state. Try it out for a few days and practice this recording until you no longer need to be reminded to check in and ask 'how's my breath? am I belly breathing? What's made my breath distressed?'

Introduction to the Mindful Minutes on Mondays series.

Join Kalianna for a conversation about living on purpose and how easy it is, the need to 'stop the world' and want to get off and some stories.

Cracked Open - the podcast for expanded minds, hearts and spirits. In Episode 0 your host Kalianna Dean runs through the background and aim of the Cracked Open Podcast. Dealing with anxiety and trying to thrive in the modern world, analysing current news and events and fielding your questions as a near qualified counsellor will all be happening in future episodes. 

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