Most of us have spent a couple months in the new school year. You may start feeling burned out and exhausted with your workload, which is why we are going to be talking about mindfulness in classrooms today with Jenny Doherty! Ms. Doherty is a yoga and primary school teacher in Ireland, and she is also studying to be a mindfulness teacher for kids. She is the founder of Smiling Soul Kids and we had a lovely time chatting with her about how using mindfulness techniques in school is great for teaching healthy habits. Whether you're a student wanting to be more kind to yourself, an educator wanting to advocate for mental health in the classroom, a parent wondering how to support your child through a high workload, or somewhere in between, you'll definitely want to tune into this episode!

Hello learners! Today, we have a special episode for you where we will be talking about sleep. We've already touched upon sleep in some previous episodes because after all, it is critical for survival. But how does brain activity during sleep look like, what can possibly go wrong in this process that is crucial for life, and how can you make sure that you are getting the best quality of sleep in an increasingly busy world? To learn the answers about these questions and many more, be sure to tune in and listen to our amazing conversation with Dr. Meeta Singh!

It's that time of the year again: going back to school! And while there's always an atmosphere of excitement with the new teachers, classmates, and set of stationery, it can also be a stressful and anxious time. However, we're here to remind you all on how to stay true to yourself through the transition from summer break to a full day of school and homework. Tune in to hear Jaansi and Sunay's perspectives of managing workload mindfully as well as our top tips to stay productive, happy, and healthy.

Hello learners! Today, we have a fun bonus episode to share as we are halfway through the third season. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Anita Moorjani, a cancer survivor, mindfulness advocate, New York Times bestselling author, and fellow empath. We discussed how sensitive is the new strong (as explained in her newest book!) as well as ways to empower the youth with mindfulness. You can check out the video interview on her YouTube and Instagram as well. Thank you so much for listening and we hope you enjoy!

It's common knowledge that exercise helps the body, but how exactly does this work? And how do the benefits of exercise extend to the most complex organ of them all, the brain? Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Yewande Pearse, a neuroscientist from The Lundquist Institute in affiliation with UCLA. Tune in to hear a very educational discussion between us and learn how you can improve your quality of life with a  quick and fun lesson on neuroscience!

We've mentioned some different types of mental disorders on this podcast before. But, what does the term "mental disorder" truly encompass? Furthermore, what are these mental disorders, how are they defined, and what misconceptions surround them that lead to stigma? For answers to these questions and many more, tune into Jaansi and Sunay's very education conversation for today!

Music is a powerful tool that can increase physical and mental health for a variety of reasons. We all love listening to music, but have you ever wondered why? Specifically, what goes on in our brains while we are listening to music? Join Jaansi and Sunay for a conversation with Dr. Gonzalez about the anatomy of the brain and how music has a deep rooted connection to our wellbeing!

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Hello learners and welcome to the first episode of the season! Today, we sit down with the one and only Diana Winston, author of The Little Book of Being and director of mindfulness education at the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center, to talk about the origins of meditation, the benefits of practicing mindfulness meditation, and how to incorporate it in our every day lives. Also, stick around until the end for a quick mini-meditation to get a quick taste of the practice! If you're interested in practicing meditation but not sure how to start, be sure to check out our website, learnonpodcast.com, for some great resources specifically targeted to beginners.

Thank you so much to Ms. Winston once again for joining us in this episode and helping us to kick off the season. To learn more about her, click here for her website!

The new trailer is here! This season is called "Live Your Best Life!" and we will be exploring the connection between physical and mental health. There's so many exciting announcements and collaborations to come in this season and we can't wait for you to hear all of it. Don't forget to tune in every Sunday at 7 PM EST for the next 10 weeks, and you can follow us on Instagram (@learnonpodcast) for updates to never miss a new episode!

Hello learners! After six months of mindfulness, we are now ending the season! In this episode, we recap our previous mindfulness information and conclude the season. We hope that all of these tips will help you to live a balanced, happy, and healthy life. Stay tuned for the next season, coming in 2 weeks!