Mindful Musings: Mindful Living Made Simple

Let's talk the mind-body connection. In our favorite episode yet, UK-based licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Megan Prowse, who brings nearly a decade of experience working with mental health patients at the NHS, discusses how the mind and body are inextricably linked. She explains how we hold emotions in the body, and why awareness of the physical body is a vital skill to develop. Additionally, we'll delve into evidence of mindfulness as a game-changing therapy for depression and recurring pain, and explore mindfulness as a possible treatment for IBS and similar conditions. We'll kick things off with a discussion around barriers to the home practice of mindfulness and name some key resources for anyone wishing to deepen their mindfulness practice. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (Tap text to open links): SUPPORT: Help the MM Podcast Stay Alive!!! GUEST: Learn More About Megan Prowse DEPRESSION BOOK: The Mindful Way Through Depression, Jon Kabat-Zinn INSTAGRAM: Megan Prowse INSTAGRAM: Mindful Manifestations MUSIC: Free 4 3 2 Music on Youtube YOGA: Yoga With Adriene's 5-Minute Morning Practice APP: Headspace MUSIC CREDIT: Scott Holmes, Our Big Adventure DISCLAIMER: Information provided by Mindful Manifestations, its representatives, and its guests is meant for informational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any physical or mental health condition. Please consult a qualified professional directly for help. Support the show

Got anxiety, shame, or parental stress? We've got tools + expert advice for you. Today, licensed psychologist Dr. Caroline Hexdall breaks down how to use mindfulness as a tool to cope with anxiety, depression, shame, and general stress. She also touches on how parents can practice mindfulness to be present for the moments that matter and cope with parental stress. MM RESOURCES: Free Self Care Printable (click HERE) Mindful Manifestations Instagram (click HERE) RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Book for Anxiety—Calming Your Anxious Mind (click HERE) Daring Greatly, Rising Strong by Brené Brown (click HERE) Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (click HERE) OTHER RESOURCES: Mindful Compassion for Anxiety by Kristin Neff (click HERE) Brené Brown TedTalk on Shame (click HERE) Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness (click HERE) DISCLAIMER: Information provided by Dr. Hexdall and the Mindful Musings podcast is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition or to provide psychological services directly to clients. Listeners are encouraged to seek the advice of a qualified mental health professional with any questions or concerns. Support the show

What is self care really? You might be surprised. In this episode, we'll discuss what self care really is and give you Dr. Jamie Gruman's secret to practicing it effectively. (Hint: It's not all bath bombs and bunny slippers.) Dr. Gruman is an internationally-acclaimed Applied Social Psychologist who believes that "down time" is insufficient to achieve rest and recovery. Stay tuned until the end to learn how to get the free 50 Mindful Self Care Printable! GET THE FREE SELF CARE PRINTABLE by clicking HERE or following this link: https://mailchi.mp/e63c21d89486/mmselfcare ASK THE EXPERTS: Submit your question HERE. Got a question about mindfulness? We might feature it in our podcast! RESOURCES: -Click HERE to watch Dr. Gruman's TedTalk -Music Credit: Scott Holmes, Our Big Adventure Support the show

Learn about mindful goal setting, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and practical mindfulness for daily life with the inspirational author and MBSR instructor, William Frey. GET THE 30-DAY JOURNEY TO MINDFUL: https://eliciahd.wixsite.com/mindfulmanifestation JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_manifestations UNC MINDFULNESS COURSE, William Frey: https://apps.research.unc.edu/events/index.cfm?event=events.eventDetails&event_key=B8F4560B9BE5BF65371C30417792F393C83F1B8F EASE INTO FREEDOM, William Frey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ease-into-freedom-william-a-frey/1123250385?type=eBook FREE RESOURCES, William Frey: http://pathfinderscoaching.com/products/ Support the show

GOT STRESS? Learn how psychologists incorporate mindfulness + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into their practice to help patients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and monkey brain. GET the 30-DAY JOURNEY to MINDFULNESS: https://eliciahd.wixsite.com/mindfulmanifestation MINDFULNESS BUDDY PROGRAM: DM "Buddy" to https://www.instagram.com/mindful_manifestations/ FACEBOOK PAGE for BUDDIES: https://www.facebook.com/MindfulManifestationsbyEliciaKristine/ LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. PAULA FREEDMAN: https://drpaulafreedman.com/ DR. PAULA'S WORKBOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Recovery-Workbook-Powerful-Preventing/dp/1641521171/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1546904024&sr=8-6&keywords=addiction+recovery+skills+workbook DR. PAULA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.drpaula/?hl=en LEARN MORE ABOUT A.C.T.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmKEvlv9Cys&list=PLg6CEURd5Xf2ZvsCgEpgHZvE5HePHO0qo&index=14 TARA BRACH: https://www.tarabrach.com/ Support the show

Feel stuck or unable to progress? Learn how the experts in mindfulness and life coaching help themselves and clients get UNSTUCK in five, simple steps using mindfulness techniques. Support the show

Internationally-recognized leading yoga for athletes expert Sage Rountree, Ph.D., E-RYT-500 has trained Olympic, NBA and NFL athletes; taught and written for Yoga Journal; been featured by ESPN, VOGUE, USA Today, Runner's World, Men's Health; and much, much more. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SAGE: https://sagerountree.com SAGE'S BOOKS: https://sagerountree.com/shop/books/ SAGE'S COURSES: https://www.yogavibes.com/videos/teachers/sage-rountree Sage Rountree covers topics from mindfulness and yoga to core strength, race planning, and recovery. She helps athletes and everyone find the right balance between work and rest for peak performance in sports and in life. Today, we’re going to discuss finding that balance between work and rest. And more specifically, we’re going to talk about Sage’s proposition that, instead of only finding comfort in discomfort, athletes should also seek to find comfort in comfort. And we’re going to explore how mindfulness can help the average non-athlete do just that in their daily life. Support the show

Learn how Mindful Musings helps make mindful, healthy living simple. Music: Creative Common License permitted by Artist, Scott Holmes found on freemusicarchive.org, because this podcast does not maintain a commercial advantage. Support the show

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