Feeling the midlife mental overload? Stuck reliving past choices or stressing over future stuff?

In Part 2 of our deep-dive into Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, we tackle Chapters 4–6, revealing the sneaky mind strategies that keep us trapped in time. Hosts Leah and Eithan break down why the ego is addicted to past regrets and future anxiety, and how to spot its Jedi mind tricks in your daily life.

What You'll Hear This Episode

• Catch the Time Trap: Learn to instantly recognize when your mind is running on autopilot, dragging you into regret or anxiety.
• Taste Instant Presence: Discover how to allow moments of alert stillness (flow states, laughter, nature) into your busiest days.
• The Inner Body Anchor: We demystify Tolle's concept of connecting with your inner body – a simple, grounding technique to effortlessly step into the now and reduce stress.
• Glow-Up or Grow-Up: We debate the true value of wellness gadgets (Fitbits, Oura rings) and when tracking your body turns from mindfulness into another source of ego-driven stress.

Your Glow-Up Homework

Try one of the practices discussed this week: Use your body (your breath, your shoulders, or your jaw) as an anchor to the present moment, especially when you feel stress creeping in.

Resources

If you loved our conversation on presence, check out our Mindful Moment series! Our first bonus episode is a quick, 5-minute guided practice you can use anywhere to find instant calm. It’s waiting for you in the feed!

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