Mindful Elevation

In this Elevator, we dive into the fascinating world of mindfulness and the brain. Discover how mindfulness meditation physically changes your brain, improves focus, reduces stress, and enhances emotional regulation. We’ll explore the latest scientific research and break down how this ancient practice is backed by modern neuroscience. Learn what’s really happening in your brain when you’re present, and why it matters!

Resources:

https://neuro.wharton.upenn.edu/community/winss_scholar_blog2/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9896358/

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In this 10-minute guided meditation, you'll learn to observe and accept difficult emotions or thoughts, much like watching a storm pass. Through mindful breathing and body awareness, this practice helps you find inner calm amidst life's turbulence, reminding you that all storms are temporary. Perfect for moments of stress or emotional overwhelm, this meditation encourages grounding, presence, and peace.

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Our minds can often feel cluttered with worries, to-do lists, and endless thoughts, making it hard to find peace and focus. Join us for a guided meditation designed to help you clear the mental clutter, letting go of distractions and creating space for clarity and calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a mental reset, this meditation will help you find calm in the midst of life's chaos.

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In today's Energy Elevator, we offer a soothing guided meditation designed to support and comfort those navigating the pain of loss. Through gentle breathwork, mindful reflection, and compassionate guidance, this meditation helps to ease the heaviness of grief, allowing space for healing and inner peace.

Remember that healing from grief is a journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the space and time you need.

Resources:

https://grief.com/

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In today's episode, we welcome back Carla Kessel, LICSW!! In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the realms of self-help and psychology, exploring two influential concepts that have shaped modern thinking: Rhonda Byrne’s The  Greatest Secret and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

We begin by unpacking Rhonda Byrne’s The Greatest Secret, an evolution of her earlier work, The Secret. What new revelations does Byrne present about the Law of Attraction and the nature of consciousness? We’ll explore how The Greatest Secret expands on its predecessor and the implications for those seeking to harness the power of their thoughts and beliefs.

Then, we shift gears to examine Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a foundational theory in psychology that outlines a pyramid of human needs from basic survival to self-actualization. How do these needs shape our motivations and behaviors? We’ll explore each level of Maslow’s pyramid and discuss how understanding this hierarchy can help us better navigate our personal and professional lives.

Join us as we unravel the secrets behind these influential ideas and consider how they intersect to offer insights into achieving personal fulfillment and understanding human motivation. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion that bridges the gap between popular self-help theories and established psychological frameworks!

Resources:

Rhonda Byrne “The Secret” Series:

The Secret

The Magic

The Power

Hero

The Greatest Secret:

The Secret Daily Teachings

The Secret Gratitude Book

The Secret to Love, Health and Money

How the Secret Changed My Life 

Also available on other mediums, audiobooks, Movie- The Secret, YouTube, etc. There are other authors who write about the same subject material and links to other books on the subject in Thriftbooks.com 

Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy - Motivation Model

Simplypsychology.org 

Lester Levenson -  Happiness is Free Volumes 1-5

Rupert Spira - The Art of Peace and Happiness

Retreat: https://imiloainstitute.com/project/the-homecoming-retreat/

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In today's Energy Elevator, we explore how journaling can be a powerful tool for achieving inner calm and clarity. Discover practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into your journaling practice, learn how to use writing as a means to process emotions and thoughts, and hear from experts about the transformative benefits of making your journal a space for reflection and serenity.

Resources:

https://www.intelligentchange.com/blogs/read/benefits-of-journaling

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-journal-for-anxiety

Journal Apps: https://zapier.com/blog/best-journaling-apps/

Gratitude Journal: Five Minute Gratitude Journal on Amazon

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In today's Energy Elevator,  we delve into the Eightfold Path—a core teaching of Buddhism that offers a practical guide to achieving inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. We explore each of the eight principles, from right understanding to right concentration, and discuss how integrating these practices into daily life can lead to profound transformation and a deeper sense of harmony.

Resources:

https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/eightfold-path/

https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/ 

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Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the Three Marks of Existence, fundamental principles that lie at the heart of Buddhist philosophy. These marks—impermanence (Anicca), suffering (Dukkha), and non-self (Anatta)—offer profound insights into the nature of reality and human experience. We'll delve into each mark, uncovering how understanding these universal truths can transform our perspective on life, reduce suffering, and lead us towards greater wisdom and compassion. 

Resources:

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/various/wheel186.html

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Join us on this conversation with Josh Berthiaume, LMHC, as we explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders. Today's episode offers practical strategies and resources to support the well-being of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency personnel. Learn how to recognize stress, build resilience, and access essential mental health support, all while breaking the stigma around mental health in emergency services. Tune in for insights that empower our everyday heroes.

Resources:

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2023/08/dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-public-safety/

https://responderstrong.org/tools/

https://grief.com/

Apps:

Headspace

Calm

PTSD Coach

Books:

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In this Elevator, we journey into the core of Buddhist wisdom by examining the Four Noble Truths. These fundamental principles offer profound insights into the nature of human suffering and the path to overcoming it. Be sure to journal your thoughts about what you learned!

Resources:

https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm#:~:text=The%20Four%20Noble%20Truths&text=They%20are%20the%20truth%20of,to%20bring%20about%20its%20end.

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