The Mindtea Podcast

Many of us misunderstand mindfulness.

We think the goal is no thoughts, instant calm or self-improvement. Those assumptions can create pressure and make practice feel harder. But when we understand what mindfulness is actually training, the practice becomes much easier to integrate into real life.

So in today’s episode, I will be sharing what mindfulness actually is and 3 shifts to help you make the most of your practice.

We cover:

Why it’s not about having no thoughts

Top down and bottom up approaches

Meeting ourselves with compassion

📌 Links & Resources:

Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

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Why do we feel disconnected, even when we’re doing everything ‘right’?

In this episode, we explore the concept of autopilot in our daily lives, how it disconnects us from the present, and practical mindfulness tools that have helped me personally - shift from existing to truly experiencing each moment.

We cover:

- Signs of living on autopilot and disconnection

- The psychology behind autopilot

- The Default Mode Network and habituation

- 3 simple, sip-sized ways to cultivate awareness

- Mindfulness as a way to slow down and reconnect

📌 Links & Resources:

- Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

- Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

- Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

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MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

In today’s episode, we continue last week’s theme of mindful media use with Dr. Lauren Serpico, exploring the deeper psychological needs we’re trying to fulfil when scrolling, how social media addiction can be similar to other addictions and practical ways to shift from mindless scrolling to mindful consumption.

We talk about:

why you keep scrolling (even when you don’t want to)

how social media shapes your perception of reality

ways to build healthier, more intentional online habits

biohacking our happy chemicals with dopamine menus

Dr. Lauren Serpico is a Psychology PhD and social media manager for a health research company. Lauren’s doctoral work explored the intersection of personality, social media use, and mindfulness, shaping her approach to understanding behavior, well-being, and how we engage with the digital world.

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurenserpico/

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

Struggling to put down your phone?

In this episode, we break down the psychology behind why social media is so addicting, how technology affects our everyday attention and 4 ways to bring more intentional social media use to our lives.

We cover:

Intermittent variable reward and dopamine

Intentional alarms and digital mindfulness

Replacing doom scrolling with ‘dreamscrolling’

Decluttering your digital devices

📌 Links & Resources:- Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

- Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

- Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

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In this episode of Mindtea, we explore mindfulness through the lens of Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu.

We cover lessons from the Olympics - practical insights we can learn from these athletes and incorporate into our own lives, including presence in performance, self-compassion over self-judgement, and flow vs. control.

We cover:

- Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu’s personal journey

- Visualisation and neuroplasticity

- The neuroscience of flow

- Real world application: meditation for flow

📌 Links & Resources:

- Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

- Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

- Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

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If you’ve ever tried meditation and thought ‘this doesn’t work for my brain, there’s something wrong with me’, you’re not alone.

For many people with ADHD, traditional meditation can feel challenging, or even impossible. In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with Jack Palmer, Founder of ADHD Holistically, to explore a different approach - mindfulness for ADHD - why it feels so hard and what actually works.

We cover:

- Trauma-informed approaches tailored for neurodivergent minds

- The importance of flexibility and choice in practice

- Practical tools for emotional and nervous system regulation

Connect with Jack:

Website: adhdholistically.co.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-palmer-292a6433b/

Newsletter: https://fullmind.myflodesk.com/subscribe

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

If you’ve ever been called ‘too sensitive’, find yourself being overwhelmed by your emotions, or struggle with self-compassion, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Issie sits down with mindset and self-mastery coach @Jade to explore how sensitivity, intuition, and inner awareness are actually powerful tools for personal growth.

We cover:

- Why sensitivity is misunderstood as weakness

- Sensing into intuition vs. fear

- The role of nervous system regulation in hearing your inner voice

- How subconscious beliefs shape our confidence and decisions

- The importance of self-compassion in personal growth

Connect with Jade:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartofjade__/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XVC0CuvfP1md8zTgOGjFA

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fNHR8IOxSiRvuvcHLcHTE?si=d5e5498d50f248a0

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

In this episode of Mindtea, we talk about the concept of letting go from a mindfulness perspective, the neuroscience behind why it’s so hard to let go, the benefits of letting go and how we can integrate this into our everyday lives.

We cover:

Letting go beyond the physical

Why holding on causes suffering

Psychological barriers to letting go

How mindfulness helps us to practice letting go

📌 Links & Resources:

Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

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MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with Maija Morton, a mindset coach specialising in confidence, perfectionism, people-pleasing to break down the psychology of self-doubt and why it is so hard for us to trust ourselves.

We talk about practical ways we can build deep inner self-trust and confidence to create a life that feels joyful and aligned for us.

We cover:

The difference between confidence and self-trust

How confidence manifests differently in men and women

Mindset reprogramming, nervous system regulation and somatic release

Ways to overcome perfectionism and people pleasing

Connect with Maija:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedbymaija/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-morton-b2b287192/

Website: https://fluum.ai/maija-morton-mindset-coaching

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

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MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

Why do we struggle to receive?

Whether it’s a compliment, a gift, an act of kindness or even love…many of us feel guilt, discomfort, or a strong need to give something back immediately.

In this episode of Mindtea, we explore why receiving can feel like a burden and how learning to receive expands your life.

We cover:

Why receiving feels uncomfortable

Neuroscience of generosity

How to allow ourselves to receive love from others

📌 Links & Resources:

Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/

Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/

💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie