In this episode of The Sacred Thread Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend, mindfulness teacher and writer Jimmy Warden for a practical and heartfelt conversation about what mindfulness looks like in real life. We explore the messiness and beauty of practice—how it evolves over time, how it meets us in our anxiety and overwhelm, and how it doesn’t have to be rigid or perfect to be transformative.

Jimmy shares stories from his own journey, including his experience with MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), the role of habit energy in our constant rushing, and how mindfulness helps us relate not only to the mind but also to the body and its tensions.

We also talk about the deep need many of us feel to stay busy and stimulated, and how mindfulness can interrupt that cycle—not by forcing stillness, but by inviting presence.

Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to it with fresh eyes, this conversation is an honest and practical look at how mindfulness can meet you right where you are.

You can find Jimmy at:

https://modernmindfulnesswithjimmy.substack.com/

https://x.com/wardenswisdom

https://www.instagram.com/wardens_wisdom/

https://www.mindfulnessinthemodernworld.com

In this short guided meditation, Winston invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself.

Through gentle body awareness and a centering visualization, you’ll reconnect with your inner stillness—that quiet sanctuary within you that’s always present, no matter what’s happening in the world around you.

Drawing on both Christian and Buddhist imagery, this practice is here to help you return to your breath, your body, and your sacred inner light.

Perfect for moments of overwhelm, anxiety, or when you simply need to rest and reset.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Sacred Thread Podcast. In this intro, I share my personal story, the vision behind the show, and the deeper questions we’ll explore together—around spirituality, psychology, mindfulness, and meaning.

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