In this episode I talk about how empathy can cause stress in our bodies and how to deal with it. I also talk about the physiology of stress on the neurological level.

In this episode I discuss work stress: what causes it and how to reduce it.

It’s Wednesday! And that means practice!!! Here is the recording of my short sleep meditation. I hope you like it! And if you need something a little longer, try this Body Scan by Jon Kabat Zinn. It’s 45 minutes and most people don’t get past about 15 minutes before dozing off... https://youtu.be/u4gZgnCy5ew

In this episode I talk about the stress that can arise from the roles we play in our lives and how to reduce the stress by applying a mindful awareness of our various roles.

In this episode I talk about one of the most vital and important types of stress. Sleep stress! I reference these two doctors during the episode. Please take some time to listen and/or watch. Not only are they very entertaining, they are vitally helpful and informative. Dr Breus: https://podcast.mindvalley.com/michael-breus-optimizing-your-sleep/?_ga=2.128917132.1652647899.1544119873-85554509.1544119873 ... And Dr Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXflBZXAucQ

In this episode I talk about time and the stress it can cause in our lives. And of course I give you some great ways to reduce this stress and manage your time.

In today’s episode I talk about the huge subject of stress. I cover what stress is, what causes it, and the positive and beneficial ways to handle it so it doesn’t damage your health.

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to practice!!!! Here is one of my very favorite formal practices that develops both empathy and compassion. If you’d prefer a shorter version of this practice, you can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X65z0GApm_JyTs9FLD945FO6B0UeQVBF/view?usp=drivesdk. But please understand that the longer version in today’s episode includes some mindfulness practice as well for a more rounded meditation.

Today I talk about how self awareness, cultivated through mindfulness, allows us to see even the tiny changes in our bodies and minds and allows us to thrive.

In this episode I talk about my personal story, which includes the reckoning with a big problem I used to have with alcoholism and other addictions. I talk about how mindfulness plays a role in my recovery (yes, it’s the present tense because recovery is never really ‘done’). And I offer some help for anyone who might be living with the same difficulty as I did for so many years.