In this episode I’m joined by Pauline Soudy for a conversation that goes beneath strategies and solutions into what she calls inner transition.

We explore why the ecological crisis cannot be addressed only through external change, and how eco-psychology points to the psychological roots of our collective behavior. Pauline speaks about our dissociation from nature, the role of emotions like eco-anxiety, and why acknowledging what we feel is not a weakness but a source of clarity and energy for action.

For coaches, this conversation opens a wider, systemic lens: how individual and team challenges can be held within a broader ecological context—ethically, consciously, and by clear contract with the client.

This is a dialogue about listening more deeply to ourselves, to each other, and to the living systems we are part of.

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

Podcast Overview: Sasha Radovic's Journey into Mindfulness

In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Sasha Radovic, a mindfulness practitioner and teacher whose path was profoundly shaped by Tibetan Buddhism and secular mindfulness practices. From leaving a corporate career in London to embarking on a 3-year Buddhist retreat, Sasha's story reveals how mindfulness can transform both individuals and communities.

Key Themes:

• A Personal Transformation: Sasha shares how discovering Tibetan Buddhism in the 1990s led him to embrace a spiritual path, eventually founding the National Teachers Association Mindfulness Montenegro.
• Mindfulness with Ease: Drawing from Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen teachings, Sasha emphasizes the power of naturalness, humor, and compassion in mindfulness practice.
• Bridging Cultures: Learn how Sasha adapts mindfulness teachings to resonate across different cultural contexts, ensuring accessibility without religious overtones.
• Mindfulness Meets Coaching: Sasha discusses the synergy between mindfulness and life coaching, encouraging coaches to deepen self-awareness and emotional regulation through mindfulness.
• Advice for Practitioners: Sasha offers invaluable guidance for aspiring mindfulness teachers, including the importance of authentic training, patience, and savoring the journey.

Why Listen? This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in mindfulness, coaching, or integrating contemplative practices into daily life. Sasha's wisdom provides practical advice and inspiration for teachers, coaches, and mindfulness enthusiasts alike.

Looking Ahead: Sasha envisions a future where mindfulness is more accessible and culturally relevant, integrated into education systems, professional fields, and global initiatives like the UN's World Meditation Day.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that blends ancient wisdom with modern mindfulness practices!

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

This episode centers on a discussion with Alex Pearson and a group of participants on building and sustaining meaningful communities and social movements. Alex shares insights on creating purpose-driven movements, drawing from examples such as climate action, Black Lives Matter, and mindfulness. 

Key points include:
1. Commitment to Purpose: A movement requires a clear, shared purpose that goes beyond personal gain. Alex emphasizes that impactful movements are often driven by outward-focused goals that serve a broader cause, like environmental sustainability or social justice.
2. Community Building and Sangha: Participants discuss the importance of "Sangha" or community in sustaining individual and collective mindfulness practices. They suggest that collective action in movements, like climate change advocacy, relies on community strength to foster resilience and reach critical mass.
3. The Role of the First Follower: Using a story about a lone dancer at a festival, the transcript illustrates that while leaders are essential, the first follower plays a crucial role in legitimizing the movement and attracting others.
4. Inner and Outer Purposes: There's a strong theme of balancing personal healing and societal contribution. Mindfulness practitioners note that individual well-being (inward focus) enhances their capacity to serve the community (outward focus), creating a regenerative cycle.
5. Ikigai and Sustainable Fulfillment: The discussion touches on "Ikigai," the Japanese concept of a balanced life purpose. Participants recognize that sustainable happiness stems from work that aligns with personal passion, societal needs, and fulfillment beyond monetary gain.

The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of mutual support, purpose, and giving back to sustain individual well-being and larger movements. This balance enables individuals to maintain passion and resilience in advocacy and community work.

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

Webinar Summary: Sustainable Living and Mindful Habits

by Dalida Turkovic & Alex Pearson 

In our recent webinar, two inspiring speakers shared their personal journeys of transitioning to more sustainable and mindful ways of living. Drawing from their experiences of moving from China and starting from scratch in new environments, they offered practical advice and reflections on how small changes can lead to big impacts.

One of our speakers, Alex, highlighted her work in helping both individuals and organizations on the path to sustainability. From designing learning programs for small businesses to consulting with large corporations on reaching net zero, Alex’s approach shows how powerful mindful living can be. She shared everyday practices like making her own cleaning products, reducing plastic usage, and even crafting plant-based milk and tofu at home—all as examples of how sustainable habits can be simple, fun, and rewarding.

The conversation touched on the challenges we face when trying to break old habits and form new, more sustainable ones. Both speakers reflected on the importance of slowing down, being mindful, and appreciating local resources. They emphasized that sustainability isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, small steps, and finding joy in the process.

An important theme of the webinar was the role that community and coaching can play in supporting individuals through these transitions. As our speakers pointed out, sustainable movements often start at the grassroots level, where collective efforts can spark significant societal change. Coaches, in particular, can be instrumental in helping people navigate these changes with compassion and mindfulness.

The webinar was filled with practical tips and heartfelt stories that encourage us all to reflect on our habits, make intentional choices, and build a more sustainable future—both for ourselves and our communities.

We look forward to continuing this journey together. Stay tuned for our next session, where we will dive deeper into creating sustainable movements and building stronger communities.

Next session:
How to Create a Movement: Lessons from Climate Change Practitioners Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 12PM - 1PM London | 1PM - 2PM Belgrade | 7PM - 8PM Beijing

Explore strategies used by climate change practitioners to create and sustain powerful movements. Learn how to apply these insights to any cause you’re passionate about and become a catalyst for positive change in your community.

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode, Deep Seed host Dalida Turkovic welcomes Monica Jiang to explore the nuances of loneliness, from the isolation felt in bustling cities to the silent struggles in our hyper-connected digital age. Monica will share her insights on the importance of creating meaningful connections and how her recent projects aim to raise awareness about modern loneliness.

Join us as we uncover the layers of loneliness, discuss the impact of technology on our social lives, and learn practical steps to reconnect with ourselves and those around us. Whether you're feeling the weight of solitude or seeking to understand this pervasive issue, this conversation promises to be enlightening and inspiring.

You can learn more about Monica through her website https://www.monikajiang.org/about

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of a "Lazy Day" and its significance in self-care and mindfulness. Our host recounts a transformative experience at the Plum Village retreat in France, where the practice of taking a lazy day revealed profound insights into rest, mindfulness, and the relationship with nature. This episode also explores the challenges and benefits of allowing oneself to truly rest, the societal stigma around laziness, and practical ways to incorporate restful practices into daily life. Dalida Turkovic and Qilin Zhou share personal reflections on balancing work and rest, particularly in the context of self-employment and the coaching profession.

Key Points:

- Introduction to the Lazy Day concept and its importance in mindfulness.

- Personal anecdotes from Plum Village retreat.

- Discussion on societal views of laziness.

- The importance of rest for mental and physical well-being.

- Practical tips for integrating lazy days into busy schedules.

- Reflections on the impact of lazy days on professional life and personal growth.

Duration: 1 hour

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode Dalida and the Dr. Theo discussed various psychological concepts including the shadow, individuation, and the self, with a focus on their importance in personal growth and self-acceptance. Lastly, they touched on the role of coaching, the collective unconscious, and the challenges of navigating masculinity in contemporary society.

Dr. Theo is a former head of the Mental Health Department at the International Hospital in Beijing. He lived in China since 1998, working in the Mental Health Department, and teaching at universities. He is also the author of two books: Fear of Jung: The Complex Doctrine and Emotional Science, and Re-thinking, re-visioning, re-placing: From neo-platonism to Bahāʼī in a Jung way (George Ronald Bahāʼī studies series)

"We live in a world of light and shadow. Consciousness is a light, and the shadow is those unconscious components of us that we're not aware of good and bad. Because shadow could be something that we just have never had the opportunity to develop."

Timestamps

04:22 Discussing the Shadow in Psychology
08:07 Individuation, Awareness, and Personal Growth
13:19 Discussing Self, Consciousness, and Shadow
19:58 Self in Philosophical and Religious Contexts
27:27 Inner Child, Shadow, and Self Psychology
34:28 Inner Child Work and Triggering Traumas
38:15 Personal Experiences, Coaching, and Collective Unconscious
43:04 Emotional Reactions and Contemporary Masculinity
48:45 Shadow, Self and Personal Growth

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode, Barbara Gutmann shares her rich experience in implementing coaching in organizations as HR Director.

Summary

• Introductions and welcome. 0:08
• How did you get started with coaching? 4:45
• Key success factors to look at. 13:35
• The importance of chemistry in the recruitment process. 19:31
• The key elements of a successful coaching process. 23:50
• Key areas of development and feedback. 28:35
• How did your HR team react to coaching program? 32:30
• The future of coaching. 36:26
• How does group coaching impact the development of organizational performance? 42:16

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on how resistance shows up in coaching and how to approach it. How do you experience resistance in your practice?

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.

In this episode, Renee welcomes Laura Festa, ACC and a certified mindfulness-based trauma-informed BMC coach.

Laura walks us through her coaching journey and how she integrates nature's wisdom with evoking awareness for her coaching clients. Laura Festa is based in Beijing, China and coaches in three languages, English, Chinese and Italian.

Connect with Laura for a 40 minutes chemistry session: [email protected] | wechat ID:  lauraluolan |LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-festa-88389910 | Facebook: Laura Festa | Facebook

Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. Mindfulness-Based Coach training with ICF certification.