How will you live your life so that you’re always contributing to your legacy? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Jason Redman, former Navy Seal and motivational speaker, to shut up and sit down with her to talk about the victor and victim mentalities and how to be the best leader you can be. Jason shares his story of becoming a Navy Seal and realizing the importance of having a life mission, as well as his relationship with the ego, leadership, trauma, self-medication, and redemption.

“People are hungry for two things in this world right now, they’re hungry for leadership and their hungry for resiliency and what they don’t realize is both of those things reside in you... Wake up and start leading yourself.” - Jason

Jason has been through unimaginable traumas, which he calls “life ambushes”, throughout his lifetime, yet he has pushed through those difficult experiences to offer powerful lessons, encouragement, and motivation to others. Remember, pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Challenge the victim mentality. As Jason says, your scars are your super powers. 

 “What stories are you telling yourself? You’re the only one that can master your mind. Period, end of discussion. And when you do that, everything else begins to be something that you can actually deliberately create, so you become the victor… versus the victim….” - Yedda

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Learn more about Jason Redman and his services: www.jasonredman.com 

Check out Jason’s books: www.jasonredman.com/books 

Enroll in his courses: www.getoffx.com 

Touching the Dragon by James Hatch: https://amzn.to/3ytITM7

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

Your story and your wounds are unique to you, but we can all heal with gratitude. 

In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Stephanie, her beloved hair dresser and “thairapist”, to shut up and sit down with her to speak on the power of physical touch, human connection, and developing genuine relationships to foster community. As you gain insight into how the world and humanity can benefit from cultivating gratitude, Stephanie shares nuggets of wisdom she’s collected along her gratitude journey. 

“It’s 15 years of getting to know people as my profession… No matter what your profession is, getting to know people and going beyond the surface small talk, that’s where we excel in creating community and relationships.” -Stephanie

Listen in to hear Stephanie’s candid thoughts on self-help, self-development, and working in the beauty industry, as well as how her life has changed as a result of shutting up, sitting down, and practicing self-inquiry. This is a very special, empowering episode you won’t want to miss!

“It’s a very practical approach to getting through the journey of your life and self-discovery and how that informs your future and how your past works into that. While you may regret certain things in your past or wish you didn’t have to go through them, how do you turn them into useful information?” -Stephanie

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Connect with Stephanie:

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

Why is gratitude so trendy right now? Does journaling about gratitude actually work? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, we’re switching things up! As Yedda moves into chapter 9, focusing on gratitude, her friend and community member, Amanda Eaddy McKeithan, interviews Yedda on the power of sharing your true self and your story with the world and advocating for women empowerment. Then, Amanda talks to Yedda about her relationship with gratitude and leveraging the power of words to create good in the world, along with some incredible insights on how cultivating gratitude can help you blossom and reach success. 

“Having this sense of gratitude is major…I believe that our words can either heal or they can kill.” - Amanda

Gratitude doesn’t mean you’re always grateful for the good stuff. Sometimes, it allows you to sit in suffering, move through it, and as Amanda says, heal. 

 “Gratitude, if you know it or not, has really been under the current the whole time because all of existence is cheering for you, loving you, supporting you, is grateful that you are here… You matter simply because you exist.” - Yedda

Resources:

Listen to the episode of Yedda on Amanda’s podcast: *Link needed*

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber: https://amzn.to/37rJFNE

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

Can we cultivate a social norm of gratitude? That’s Yedda’s mission. In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about five simple ways to cultivate gratitude, including five prompts you can use to boost the powerful effects that gratitude has on the body, mind, and soul. 

Having trouble cultivating gratitude? Try these prompts and see what you come up with!

Today, I smiled when…

Today, my heart was touched when…

Today, I felt grateful when…

Today, I’m thankful for…

Today was special because…

“This gratitude, as we cultivate it, it’s another way of strengthening that container that mindfulness gives us to shut up and sit and hold all of our experiences.” -Yedda

We have an infinite number of things to be grateful for, we just have to tap into a state of gratitude… and when you do, you’ll change how you show up in the world and how other people show up for you. Now go out and create a ripple of positivity and gratitude in the world!

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Ted Talk on Gratitude: link needed*

Whale Done! by Ken Blanchard: www.kenblanchard.com/Store/Whale-Done!

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://bit.ly/3B6CSFT 

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

How do you cultivate a belief system that operates around gratitude? How can minorities benefit from mindfulness? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Willie to shut up and sit down with her to crack open chapter 9 which is all about gratitude. Together, they discuss how American society is built on a foundation of belief systems and the dissonance that exists in our lives and in business. They speak on the ways mindfulness and this practice of shutting up and sitting in silence can benefit minorities and guide them to inner freedom, love, and inclusion. Willie also shares his candid thoughts on what the world would be like if minorities challenged their belief systems and operated in the victor mindset, rather than the victim mindset.

“It would be quite powerful and I hope it happens.” - Willie

As a businessman, scientist, family man, and mentor, Willie shares his experience with sitting with his suffering and exploring the belief systems that impact and influence us as human beings. Then, he sheds light on how his career has been impacted from practicing mindfulness, detailing his shift from corporate career to entrepreneurship and overcoming the fear behind starting a business. Plus, you’ll hear Willie’s wonderful gratitude list at the end of the episode!

“All the inner work you were doing is now able to come out into the outer world and show up and make a difference.” - Yedda to Willie

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Ted Talk on Gratitude: link needed*

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

What drives our attitudes, preferences, and behaviors? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda breaks down the hot-cold empathy gap and how The Habit Loop shows up in our daily lives, referencing the renowned work of Charles Duhigg. Listen in to learn how to go deeper and understand your own habits and patterns, discerning what habits add value to your life and which don’t, so that you can find more peace and inner freedom.

“If we can understand how to build this habit loop of shutting up and sitting, your inner freedom, your liberation, and finding everything that you need inside of you, that’s how this work is different. You’re doing the work for you.” - Yedda

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

How Habits Work – Charles Duhigg: www.charlesduhigg.com/how-habits-work 

Ted Talk by Charles Duhigg on The Power of Habit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMbsGBlpP30

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

Have you ever felt emotionally out of control? Do you find it difficult to break “bad” habits? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Stuart, a friend and client, to shut up and sit down with her to dive into chapter 8 which is all about habits and The Habit Loop. As a seasoned corporate executive and leader, Stuart sheds light on the transformation he has experienced since learning how to shut up and sit down and practice mindfulness. As they introduce the concept of The Habit Loop, you’ll learn how habits are created and the importance of recognizing your triggers. Plus, the pair discuss the effects of gratitude and ritual in the process of changing behaviors and releasing narratives.

“Mindfulness doesn’t fix or cure anything, what mindfulness gives us is the ability to recover… and we recover quicker.” - Yedda

If you have habits that don’t serve your highest good, you’re not alone. The first step is understanding how habits work and why they’re so powerful. Listen in to hear about the event that led to Stuart’s break through, causing him to realize the power of habits and begin this revolutionary self-work. 

 “Do the work. It can be life-changing. Do it on your own time. Be vulnerable. Be accessible to yourself. If you want to change and become a more grounded, more present person that is better for your family, better for yourself, better in your community… I’d encourage you and push you, if you’re thinking about doing it, do it. If you’re in it, finish it.” - Stuart

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

How Habits Work – Charles Duhigg: www.charlesduhigg.com/how-habits-work 

Try the Calm App: www.calm.com 

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

How does stress affect the mind, body, and soul? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda guides you in exploring the connection between stress and anger, as well as how your unique stress responses are affecting you and your health. As Yedda shares a few powerful personal stories, you’ll gain insight into one of the most common triggers of stress and the significant role that mindfulness and sitting in silence has on stress and anger management.

“We need to understand what’s deeper underneath the stress.” - Yedda

Inevitably, you will encounter stress in life. Everyone has different thresholds for stress and different ways of dealing with stress. That’s why it’s important to explore the root causes and belief systems behind your stressors. Tune in to explore your stress responses and learn how to manage your stress in healthy ways.

 “The wounding becomes sacred when we are willing to release our old stories and to become the vehicles through which the new story may emerge into time.” - Deepak Chopra

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Ted Talk by Kelly McGonigal on How to make stress your friend: https://bit.ly/2WkbSDH

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.SitWithYedda.com

Get her book: https://amzn.to/3PiBP0a

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda 

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

Feeling stressed or burnt out? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Eric Brown to shut up and sit down with her to dive into chapter 7 which talks about stress and the relationship between mindfulness and stress reduction. Eric shares insight into the stress he was experiencing in his professional life, as an entrepreneur, and how he began to integrate mindfulness practices into his life to get to the root cause of his stress and ultimately decrease stress.

Listen in to hear how Eric’s business has changed as a result of implementing more mindfulness into his life and in his business. You’ll learn how mindfulness is a critical component of being a great leader and entrepreneur, especially when you encounter the inevitable financial struggles that come with owning your own business.

“The biggest thing was just not reacting to it, just taking a moment to stop and think the thought and how to think about the thought. Once I started to change the thoughts, I didn’t react the way I naturally had reacted so much before.” - Eric

Stress is often caused by the mind focusing on negative or fearful thoughts. When you sit still in silence, you’re able to shift your focus onto the positive and empowering thoughts, enabling you to show up in the world as your best self. 

“Your business outwardly is a manifestation of who you are inwardly.” - Yedda

Resources:

Buy the book: www.yeddastancil.com/buy-the-book

Take the course: www.yeddastancil.com/take-the-course

Learn more about Fulfilltopia: www.fulfilltopia.com 

Ted Talk on How to make stress your friend by Kelly McGonigal: www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.yeddastancil.com

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547

You have 24 hours in each day. How do you spend that time? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda shares a few of her favorite daily awareness practices that you can implement into your life, too. You’ll learn how to cultivate mindfulness in the body, mind, and soul to decrease stress, increase self-awareness, and expand your sense of freedom. 

“Presence has incredible transformative power. You buy all your freedom when you are present because what you find is, right here right now, look around, think about it, feel it. There’s freedom, there’s space, there’s opportunity.” - Yedda

It’s all about experimentation to figure out what forms and methods of mindfulness suit you and serve you best. No matter what region you’re from, no matter what religion you practice or race you are, no matter what upbringing or occupation you have… you can shut up and sit and cultivate inner space and inner freedom, leading us all to show up in the world in a different way. 

“Silence and stillness is a critical key component for your own health and wellbeing and success in everything in life and that’s ultimately what Shut Up and Sit is about.” - Yedda

Resources:

About Yedda:

As a consciousness coach and consultant, Yedda strives to be present with everyone she meets, aspiring to pay total attention without judgement. She is open-minded and lives life with an open heart, offering others a sacred safe space to grow and evolve, free from suffering and shame.

Yedda’s ultimate desire is to live in a world where every person feels awakened and deeply connected to their authentic self—a world centered around lovingkindness and equanimity, where all humans feel safe to communicate soul-to-soul. Dedicated to serving something greater than herself, Yedda defines her life’s work as “walking others home to the truth that we are ALL the highest and grandest expression of Source.”

Yedda offers a unique blend of leadership, mindfulness, and personal development skills to clients, helping them to integrate mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Yedda:

Visit her website: www.yeddastancil.com

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQIBSs2arYxgbqkbfOHs9g

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yeddastancil

Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil

Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/yeddastancil

Do you have feedback, questions, or comments? Leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-sit/id1561078547