Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in Yosemite with a heavy backpack.He uses the experience to illustrate how we can meet pain, frustration, and difficulty with kindness instead of judgment. He explores how mindfulness helps us stay present with unpleasant emotions and sensations, allowing us to care for ourselves in moments of struggle. This episode is a gentle reminder that when life feels hard, we can offer ourselves the same care we’d give a loved one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in Yosemite with a heavy backpack. He uses the experience to illustrate how we can meet pain, frustration, and difficulty with kindness instead of judgment. He explores how mindfulness helps us stay present with unpleasant emotions and sensations, allowing us to care for ourselves in moments of struggle. This episode is a gentle reminder that when life feels hard, we can offer ourselves the same care we’d give a loved one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in Yosemite with a heavy backpack.He uses the experience to illustrate how we can meet pain, frustration, and difficulty with kindness instead of judgment. He explores how mindfulness helps us stay present with unpleasant emotions and sensations, allowing us to care for ourselves in moments of struggle. This episode is a gentle reminder that when life feels hard, we can offer ourselves the same care we’d give a loved one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Self Compassion When Life Is Hard | Mindful Hiking with Sean

Mindfulness Exercises Podcast: Enhance your mindfulness and meditation with the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast.
Hosted by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, this podcast offers guided meditations, mindfulness teacher trainings, and expert interviews with renowned teachers like Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Oren Jay Sofer, Jud Brewer, Susan Kaiser Greenland, David Treleaven, Vidyamala Burch, and Cory Muscara.
Sean Fargo, a sought-after mindfulness teacher and coach, specializes in helping mindfulness seekers and teachers build confidence, credibility, and resilience. Designed for those looking to deepen their presence, navigate mindfulness meditation teaching challenges, or integrate mindfulness into their professional lives, the podcast provides actionable insights and proven strategies.
With practical wisdom and inspiring stories, you'll gain tools to embody mindfulness, support others, and reconnect with what truly matters.
We feature guided meditations like mindfulness of breathing, body scans, non-violent communication, meditation music, sleep meditations, guided mindfulness meditations, visualizations, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Want to certify to teach mindfulness meditation? Learn about our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification at MindfulnessExercises.com/Certify
Subscribe now and enhance your level of care, embodied presence, and resilience.

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Mindfulness Exercises Podcast: Enhance your mindfulness and meditation with the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast. Hosted by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, this podcast offers guided meditations, mindfulness teacher trainings, and expert interviews with renowned teachers like Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Oren Jay Sofer, Jud Brewer, Susan Kaiser Greenland, David Treleaven, Vidyamala Burch, and Cory Muscara. Sean Fargo, a sought-after mindfulness teacher and coach, specializes in helping mindfulness seekers and teachers build confidence, credibility, and resilience. Designed for those looking to deepen their presence, navigate mindfulness meditation teaching challenges, or integrate mindfulness into their professional lives, the podcast provides actionable insights and proven strategies. With practical wisdom and inspiring stories, you'll gain tools to embody mindfulness, support others, and reconnect with what truly matters. We feature guided meditations like mindfulness of breathing, body scans, non-violent communication, meditation music, sleep meditations, guided mindfulness meditations, visualizations, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and self-compassion. Want to certify to teach mindfulness meditation? Learn about our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification at MindfulnessExercises.com/Certify Subscribe now and enhance your level of care, embodied presence, and resilience.

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