The Space to Feel Podcast is introduced in a new collaborative format, focusing on understanding the mind and building healthy friendships.

The hosts, Emma and Leslie, share their backgrounds and experiences, including a retreat experience and the practice of meditation.

The theme of 'You Are Not Your Thoughts' is explored, along with examples of the three core poisons in Buddhism, highlighting the impact of thoughts on self-compassion and delusion. The conversation delves into the themes of acceptance and awareness of thoughts, highlighting the importance of recognizing and observing thoughts without identification. It also explores the practice of mindfulness and self-connection, emphasizing the value of cultivating self-compassion and self-love.

Takeaways

• Understanding the mind
• Building healthy friendships Awareness of thoughts and metacognition
• Cultivating self-compassion and self-love

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing the Space to Feel Podcast
• 09:53 Retreat Experience and Meditation
• 20:00 Exploring the Theme: You Are Not Your Thoughts
• 30:04 Examples of the Three Core Poisons
• 53:09 Mindfulness and Self-Connection