The Mindtea Podcast

In this episode of Mindtea, we talk not only about how to be okay being by yourself, but also how to actually FEEL good being alone.

Coming up to Valentines Day, this is a day which can for some of us bring up a lot of uncomfortable feelings, mixed emotions and internalised pressure.

In this episode, we look at turning inwards towards ourselves, looking at how we can be both the source of our own love during this time but also the reciever of it.

We cover:

The Psychology behind the ‘couple-norm’

What it actually means to be complete without someone else

Ways to fall in love with solitude

Romanticising your every day

📌 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/

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Keywords: love, self-love, relationships, mindfulness, solitude, couple norm, personal growth, emotional well-being, connection, intimacy, Valentines

In this episode of Mindtea, we reflect on a question most of us come to eventually, and that is what would actually make me happy in this life?

We look at what the longest study of happiness says about this, stories from those working in palliative care and also Issie’s personal take from a mindfulness perspective.

We cover:

The importance of relationships and connection

The value of appreciating the present moment

Shifting our focus from a good life to a good day

📌 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/

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Keywords: happiness, mindfulness, relationships, personal growth, life reflections, well-being, self-discovery, meaningful living, quality of life, present moment

In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with Sean Fargo, Founder of Mindfulness Exercises, to discuss his journey from being a Buddhist monk to building the biggest mindfulness platform online, reaching over 20 million worldwide.

We talk about the tension between ancient wisdom and the realities of modern day life, the importance of accessibility when it comes to mindfulness and what mindful leadership looks like. 

We cover:

What monastic life looks like beyond peace and calm

Misconceptions of mindfulness in the modern day

Simple ways to incorporate mindfulness in daily life

At the height of his career, Sean left his role as Business Director to spend two years immersed in monastic life. On returning to the Western world, he became a trainer for the mindfulness program at Google, an adviser for tech companies and has also worked with renowned thought leaders like Dr. Gabor Mate, who described him as a ‘visionary’.

Connect with Sean:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulness.exercises/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulnessExercises

Website: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/

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

Do you ever finally stop working, only to realise you still can’t switch off?

In this episode of Mindtea, we explore why rest feels so difficult in today’s world, even when we desperately want it. We look at why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, unproductive, or even unsafe and what it means to truly rest. 

We cover:

Why rest feels impossible in a productivity-driven world

The psychology behind it: overworking, perfectionism, and fear of losing momentum

Three gentle ways to truly rest

📌 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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Keywords: rest, productivity, mindfulness, mental health, self-care, burnout, perfectionism, work-life balance, acceptance, compassion

In this episode, we explore what it means to truly appreciate the little things in life that we so often overlook. We talk about three practical shifts to enhance our sense of appreciation, including:

Allowing moments to land

Stopping the rush of daily life

Removing distractions to fully engage with our experiences

📌 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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Keywords: mindfulness, non-striving, New Year's resolutions, self-reflection, personal growth, shame, motivation, holiday season, self-acceptance, mental health

In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with her best friend Kina for an intimate conversation on creativity as a path to healing, self-compassion, and authenticity.

Together, they explore how creativity often becomes entangled with pressure, perfectionism, and external expectations, and what shifts when we allow it to be a space for expression rather than performance.

We cover:

How external pressure shapes our relationship with creativity

Why creativity isn’t about talent, but about expression

The role of self-compassion in the creative process

Kina is a Youtuber and all-round creative who trained at Central Saint Martins. Her channel documents her journey with artistry, intuition, and healing. Through her lived experience, she explores creativity as a form of self-expression, emotional processing, and reconnection to the self.

Connect with Kina:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kinaissariya/shorts

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinaissariya

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

Ever heard the phrase ‘New Year, New Me’ and felt the need to become someone else overnight?

In this episode, we explore the concept of non-striving as a core attitude of mindfulness, particularly relevant during the transitional period of the holiday season. We discuss the pressures associated with New Year's resolutions, the importance of self-acceptance and the dangers of shame-based motivation.

We cover:

New Year societal expectations and ‘the fresh start effect'

What is non-striving?

The Plum Village tradition of 'Lazy Day'

Why shame is not an effective motivator

How to incorporate non-striving this holiday season

📌 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

Keywords: mindfulness, non-striving, New Year's resolutions, self-reflection, personal growth, shame, motivation, holiday season, self-acceptance, mental health

Many adults struggle to 'be calm' or meditate especially if they’re overstimulated or neurodivergent. In this conversation, former teacher Rachel McKenna describes how emotional regulation starts earlier than we think and describes the things we lose touch of as we grow up.

We cover:

Why stillness doesn’t work for every mind

How mindfulness can be adapted for children, adolescents and neurodivergent people

What children understand that adults often miss out on and how to reconnect

Rachel is a Mindfulness-Based Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher, Teacher Trainer and NLP Coach. She has worked with schools, educators, NHS staff, and mindfulness teachers across the UK, specialising in adapting mindfulness practices to meet different emotional and neurological needs.

Connect with Rachel:

Resources: https://linktr.ee/rachel_mckenna_mindfulness

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

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

Have you ever had a moment where you pause and think, Who am I, actually? In today’s episode, we delve into the profound question of self-identity, looking at the layers that constitute our being. Exploring what psychologists, philosophers and modern day spiritual thinkers have said about this topic, as well as prompts to guide you deeper internally.

We cover:

The different layers of the self: external, internal and true self

Jungian Psychology, shadow work and individuation

Eckhart Tolle and Alan Watts on consciousness

Mindfulness and the journey of self-discovery

📌 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/⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/⁠

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

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.

Keywords: self-discovery, mindfulness, authentic self, true self, personal growth, psychology, spirituality, self-awareness, identity, consciousness

Have you ever wanted to connect more deeply with someone, beyond surface-level small talk? Have you ever wanted to make someone feel heard and understood? Or maybe you admire that one person who seems to be able to talk to literally anyone?

By the end of this episode, you will understand a communication framework that makes people feel respected in conversation, techniques to keep conversation going for longer with conversational flow, and how to make someone feel seen, not just heard, but really seen.  

We cover:

The 4 conversational maxims

How to ask open-ended questions

How the IFR technique helps balance conversation

Mirroring body language (over and covert)

The gift of presence

📌 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/⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/⁠

⁠

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

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.

Keywords: conversation, mental health, neuroscience, coping strategies, presence, how to influence others, how to connect with others, socials skills, self-care, mindfulness