Did you know that our experience in the womb can impact our mental health later on in life? Or that those first few years of development can set the tone for how we approach our relationships as adults?

Join Jamie as she chats with a very special guest, Dr. Katie Pollak, an expert clinical psychologist that specializes in perinatal and infant mental health. In this special 2-part series, Dr. Katie and Jamie explore the subtle and overt factors in the very early years of development that can impact our overall mental health both in childhood and later on in adulthood.

This series is particularly helpful for expecting mothers and/or new mothers who want to make sure their babies are mentally well!

**Reminder - This is a 2-part series! Part 1 explores infant mental health and Part 2 explores perinatal mental health.

Resources mentioned in episode:

Self-Love Guide

Perinatal Mental Health: https://www.postpartum.net/

Dr. Katie’s website: https://indigocounselingfl.com/

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Did you know that our experience in the womb can impact our mental health later on in life? Or that those first few years of development can set the tone for how we approach relationships as adults?

Join Jamie as she chats with a very special guest, Dr. Katie Pollack, an expert clinical psychologist that specializes in perinatal and infant mental health. In this special 2-part series, Dr. Katie and Jamie explore the subtle and overt factors in the very early years of development that can impact our overall mental health both in childhood and later on in adulthood. 

This series is particularly helpful for expecting mothers and/or new mothers who want to ensure their babies are mentally well!

**Reminder - This is a 2-part series! Part 1 explores infant mental health and Part 2 explores perinatal mental health.

Resources mentioned in episode:

Self-Love Guide

Infant Mental Health: IMH: https://www.zerotothree.org/


Dr. Katie’s website: https://indigocounselingfl.com/


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Does your self-care  / stress management routine feel like a chore? Like just another thing on your to-do list? Does it sometimes feel unhelpful or forced? Maybe it's even gotten to the point where you just don’t do anything and now you feel bad about that? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you!

Join Jamie as explores two keep components that you need to stay committed and engaged in your wellness routines.

Resources mentioned in episode:

Self-Love Guide

Episode 3: How Negative Thinking Impacts Your Health… and What to Do About It

Episode 10: Stress, Emotional Balance, and Mind-Body-Spirit Living

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Profound healing and connection can emerge from the simple process of sharing our stories. So in this episode, Jamie gets personal with you and shares her recent struggle with letting go of her cancer journey. Join Jamie as she explores how the process of letting go can impact your identity, help you grow and move on to the next chapter of your life.

 

Mentioned in Episode:

Episode 2 - Jamie’s Cancer Journey

Self-Love Guide 

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#BYBSlove episodes are short and sweet - a chance for you to get a quick dose of love, inspiration, and healing energy directly from Jamie.

In this episode, Jamie pulls a card from her Goddess Guidance Oracle Card deck and shares the message with you.

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In this episode you will learn all about the Fall Equinox and why this day matters for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Join Jamie as she explores how you can be in tune with the change of seasons and connect with Mother Nature through simple journaling prompts and 3 yoga postures that will help you ground and balance for the fall.

Journaling prompts from episode:

What are the blessings in my life?

How can I express gratitude for these blessings?

What goals have I achieved so far this year?

Who are the people in my life that have supported me in achieving my goals?

How can I thank them?

What areas of my life need more balance?

What shifts do I need to make to ensure there is more balance in my life?

How do I want to feel for the remainder of 2019?

Jamie’s Recommended Resources:

Tree Pose

Warrior 1

Warrior 2

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Samadhi, the final step in the 8-limbed yogic path, is a state of being in which the soul and the Divine become unified: it is the ultimate goal of the yoga practice. It can be described as a state of intense concentration that is achieved through meditation – a state of being that becomes natural after the work of the preceding 7 limbs have been done.

Join Jamie as she explores the concept of Samadhi and provides you with some simple journaling questions for reflection and consideration.

**This is the final episode in a sequential series exploring basic principles of yoga philosophy and how you can apply these principles to your daily life. This series is perfect for beginners wanting to learn more about yoga philosophy, as well as yoga practitioners that want to revisit their studies.**

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

1. Yama : Moral principles 2. Niyama : Personal observances 3. Asanas : Physical postures4. Pranayama : Breathing exercises, and control of prana5. Pratyahara : Control of the senses6. Dharana : Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness7. Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine 8. Samadhi : Union with the Divine (today’s focus)

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In Dhyana, which is a form of meditation, you not only concentrate on a point of focus, you now do it with the intention of knowing the truth about that object, which makes this a more contemplative, spiritual practice. Dhyana is meant to create a state of tranquility – you are cleansing the subconscious, developing deeper concentration, and developing a unified connection with the Divine. By practicing Dhyana, the yogi calms their mind and is eventually able to look at the outside world without any distractions, enabling them to reach a new level of awareness.

 

Jamie explores Dhyana and also provides listeners with her 2 favorite methods for learning how to meditate.

 

Jamie’s Recommended Resources:

 

Jamie’s Beginner One-Minute Breath Recording: http://jamiemolnar.com/yoga-use-your-breath/

Episode 16 (Pranayama): http://jamiemolnar.com/episode-16-the-what-is-yoga-series-pranayama-all-about-the-breath/

Article providing more in-depth information on the practice of Dhyana: https://www.thedailymeditation.com/dhyana-yoga

**This episode is the eighth in a sequential series exploring basic principles of yoga philosophy and how you can apply these principles to your daily life. This series is perfect for beginners wanting to learn more about yoga philosophy, as well as yoga practitioners that want to revisit their studies.**

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: 

1. Yama : Moral principles 

2. Niyama : Personal observances 

3. Asanas : Physical postures

4. Pranayama : Breathing exercises, and control of prana

5. Pratyahara : Control of the senses

6. Dharana : Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness

7. Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine 

8. Samadhi : Union with the Divine (today’s focus)

Next Episode in this Series: An Exploration of Samadhi, the 8th Limb of Patanjali’s eight-fold path.

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Dharana is defined as concentration, or, the practice in which one learns to maintain fixed attention on one particular object. It is often described as the work needed to get your mind prepared and able to do mediation, or Dhyana (the 7th limb). It is the act of concentrating, the act of bringing your “monkey mind” back to this one object over and over again.

Join Jamie as she explores the concept of Dharana as well as 3 simple ways you can practice Dharana both on and off the yoga mat.

**This episode is the seventh in a sequential series exploring basic principles of yoga philosophy and how you can apply these principles to your daily life. This series is perfect for beginners wanting to learn more about yoga philosophy, as well as yoga practitioners that want to revisit their studies.**

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

1. Yama : Moral principles 2. Niyama : Personal observances 3. Asanas : Physical postures4. Pranayama : Breathing exercises, and control of prana5. Pratyahara : Control of the senses6. Dharana : Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness7. Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine 8. Samadhi : Union with the Divine (today’s focus)

Next Episode in this Series: An Exploration of Dhyana, the 7th Limb of Patanjali’s eight-fold path.

Thanks for joining me here on the Be Your Best Self Podcast!

Connect with me, grab helpful resources, and learn more about my work at http://jamiemolnar.com/

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Pratyahara is probably the least discussed yet most important limb of the 8-limbed path. Pratyahara refers to withdrawal of the senses - it teaches yogis how to practice non-attachment to external objects and energies, taking us from the outside to the inside, so that the yogi can travel within and connect with the true Self.

Join Jamie as she explores how to practice Pratyahra as well as her simple tips for implementing this practice into your daily routine.

**This episode is the sixth in a sequential series exploring basic principles of yoga philosophy and how you can apply these principles to your daily life. This series is perfect for beginners wanting to learn more about yoga philosophy, as well as yoga practitioners that want to revisit their studies.**

The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

1. Yama : Moral principles

2. Niyama : Personal observances

3. Asanas : Physical postures

4. Pranayama : Breathing exercises, and control of prana

5. Pratyahara : Control of the senses

6. Dharana : Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness

7. Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine

8. Samadhi : Union with the Divine (today’s focus)

Next Episode in this Series: An Exploration of Dharana, the 6th Limb of Patanjali’s eight-fold path.

Thanks for joining me here on the Be Your Best Self Podcast! 

Connect with me, grab helpful resources, and learn more about my work at  http://jamiemolnar.com/

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