A Mindful Moment

Guided Meditation for Sleeping Well

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wonderfully relaxing meditation to help you sleep well. Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have o...

We need SLEEP!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are EXHAUSTED. Listen in as we talk about how important sleep is, and some of the myths surrounding how much sleep we actually need. Do you like ...

Meditation to Create Calmness

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into a typically stressful time of year, let's take a moment together to cultivate some calm in our day. Do you like our content? Please...

Are Your Holidays More Stress Than Enjoyment?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much pressure surrounding the holidays, from social and financial strain to keeping up traditions that may not actually be bringing you jo...

Meditation for Cultivating Gratitude

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are having trouble with cultivating gratitude, this is a great meditation to help you get started! Want to enter the Mindfulness Kit Giveaway...

A True Practice of Gratitude

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The studies on gratitude are immense and the benefits are undeniable. So how can we incorporate a practice of gratitude in our lives...not just at the...

Guided Meditation to Support You Through Grief and Loss

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grief and Loss are a nomal part of the human experience, but that doesn't mean it is easy. This 12-minute meditation can help support you as you navig...

Getting Through Grief

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grief is a different emotion than sadness, and it's important that we know the differences. It is not a one-size-fits-all process and everyone's journ...

Guided Meditation for Navigating Political Divisiveness

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are all aware of the divisiveness going on right now in the US over politics. It's pretty inescapable, so here is a great 15-minute meditation to h...

Are Politics Causing You Anxiety? Here's What You Can Do.

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FOR THE LOVE OF POLITICS, WE ALL NEED TO CALM DOWN! In all seriousness, having anxiety about the upcoming US Election is common. Fear is a normal reac...

Guided Meditation for Accepting Different Beliefs and Practices

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when divisiveness and bias is at an all-time high, maybe we could all use a little acceptance. This meditation is just under 11 minutes and ...

Is Mindfulness Misappropriated?

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's some debate over whether the state of mindfulness practices in the US are being misappropriated and offending some sectors of religion. Where ...

Guided Walking Meditation

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can walk and meditate at the same time! As promised in our last episode about moving meditations, here is a great way to not only get in some...

Using Movement to Meditate

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not all forms of meditation are sitting still in quietness. In fact, some forms of meditation can be through movement, like yoga, tai chi, qi gong, an...

Meditation for Mindful Parenting

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know how hard it is to be a parent, let alone a mindful one. Life is busy, work is hectic, kids are chaotic; and the last thing we have time for is...

Parenting Has Become Harder

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting has always been a stressful job. But with the advances in technology, education, and just about everything else, it has become exponentially...

Guided Meditation for Working with Addiction

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brief meditation to support you when dealing with addiction. Addiction comes in many forms - substance, behavioral, etc. Mindfulness isn't a stand-alo...

Navigating Addiction with the Support of Mindfulness

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it addiction? Is it habit? Teresa and Melissa talk about it, get honest and discuss how meditation and mindfulness can help. Addiction comes in man...

Guided Meditation for Easing Boredom

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Easing boredom takes conscious effort so we don't turn to harmful habits to lessen the discomfort. This brief 8-minute meditation will help you unders...

The Upside to Boredom

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Boredom can be a good thing...we promise! This is when our minds can open up to creativity and find peace. So instead of reaching for the remote, or t...

A Guided Meditation for Failing Mindfully

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Accepting failure is difficult for many of us. Here is a brief, 8-minute meditation to help you through it! Join our Facebook Group! We want to conne...

The Learning Part of Failure

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If we can learn in the process of failing, is it really failing? Listen in as we talk about why we are so afraid of failure, and what we can change mo...

Insight Meditation to Calm Intrusive Thoughts

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This meditation is to help you quiet your thoughts, especially when they become intrusive. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created......

Embracing Mindful Inquiry

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been driving down the road, or doing dishes, or folding laundry, and suddenly a strange, out of character thought pops in to your head? ...

Guided Meditation to Reduce Pain

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode, we talked about chronic pain and how mindfulness can help us cope with it. In this guided meditation, Teresa will help you find w...

Managing Chronic Pain with Mindfulness and Meditation

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic pain is no joke, and both of us have some experience with it. From arthritis, to cancers, to auto-immune diseases, millions of people are suff...

Mindfulness Meditation for Reducing Financial Stress

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, finances can be stressful. But they don't have to overwhelm your thoughts. Join us for a brief meditation to help you reduce your finan...

Financial Stress and What You Can Do About It

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, can someone clear this up for us? Is the economy going well? Inflation? Good/bad? Too much conflicting info out there but one thing is for sure: w...

Guided Visualization for Conscious Decision Making

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that by aligning your actions with the greater good, you can create a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond yourself. Trus...

One Simple Thing Can Help Climate Change

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, climate change is real. It is a human issue - not a political one. Sadly, there really isn't a lot we can do about huge corporations and what the...

Guided Meditation for Strengthening Relationships

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a brief meditation to help you strengthen your relationships. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect...

Strengthening Relationships with Mindfulness

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships are at the very heart of our existence, so why are many of us so bad at nurturing them? Communication is key, and learning to use mindfu...

10 Minute Meditation on Improving Your Mental Well-Being

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Sometimes we just don't know what to do to improve our mental well-being, but meditation can help! If you are su...

Minding Our Mental Health

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode we dive into what mindfulness can and cannot do for mental illness. Here is the link to the...

Guided Meditation for Aging Mindfully

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aging, as we spoke about last week, is natural and could be a beautiful part of life if we could look at it that way. Here's a 10-minute meditation to...

Aging Mindfully

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's amazing: we've reached our 300th episode! Thank you for supporting us! We have some pretty entertaining discussion on aging in this episode, from...

Guided Visualization for Inspiring Awe

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes...well, most of the time, life can seem pretty underwhelming. It could be so much different, though! We just need to remember how much there...

What Can the Solar Eclipse Teach Us?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you were one of the millions watching the eclipse this week, chances are you felt it. That thing that connects us all. Listen in as we talk about t...

Guided Meditation: Learning from Difficult Conversations

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow, divisiveness and polarity have become the norm, but mindfulness can help us shift our mindset and return to civil discourse and mutual respec...

Disagreeing Mindfully

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know, it actually IS possible to disagree with each other and still respect opinions. We've just lost the art of communicating and expressing idea...

Guided Meditation: Cultivating Response Over Reaction

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a brief guided meditation to help you learn to respond rather than react. Reactions are usually the reason for arguments and confrontation...

Responding vs. Reacting

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much of what is going wrong in the world today can be attributed to the human brain's propensity to REACT instead of mindfully RESPONDING. Hear about ...

Guided Meditation: Savoring

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we talked about approaching our eating habits more mindfully. This week, we have a guided meditation for you on the mindful practice of "sa...

A Mindful Approach to Food

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are those New Year Resolutions going? Yeah, us too. Did you know 71% of people in the US are either overweight or obese? That's insane! A better a...

Guided Meditation: Release and Renewal for Overcoming Dread

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After our last Elmo episode, we want to make sure you have tools to help you overcome dread. Follow along with this brief 10-minute meditation. Pleas...

Are We All Ok, Elmo?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you saw the reaction to Elmo asking the world "How are you all doing today?" then you know...we are apparently not ok! Listen in as we chat about i...

Guided Meditation: Easing Fear of Societal Change

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to the voice! See you there...

Don't Freak Out Over AI

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's plenty of reason to be concerned with AI, but freaking out about it "taking over the world" is not the best way to deal with it. In this episo...

Guided Meditation: Unleashing Your Creative Flow

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity has been shown to increase happiness, reduce anxiety, and boost performance. So what do we do if we are feeling ZERO creative juices flowin...

Creativity and Mindfulness

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does creativity tie into mindfulness? When we are creative, we open up parts of our brains that we don't use consistently. This allows us to let g...

Meditation for Identifying Emotions

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why would we need to identify our emotions? We often mislabel our emotions when there is a deeper meaning behind it. If we can't accurately identify w...

Accurately Identifying and Accepting Emotions

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! It's been a few months and we are so happy to be off hiatus and back with you! In this episode, Teresa & Melissa sit down and talk about e...

Mindfulness and the State of Flow

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a chaotic world full of distractions and noise, can we find a state of inner peace and enhanced creativity? According to psychologist Mihaly Csiks...

Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation has been shown to increase the gray matter in your brain, which strengthens areas of your brain responsible for memory, learning, attention...

Cultivating a Practice of Acceptance

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without trying to suppre...

Mindful Moments with Marc Lesser

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Lesser is known for his engaging presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and trainings. Author of 5 books,...

Mindful Moments with The Fit Mess Podcast Hosts

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re frequently conditioned not to show our emotions, but men in particular are frequently judged if they do. Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater talk a...

Guided Meditation on Acceptance

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The R.A.I.N. technique, developed by meditation teacher and clinical psychologist Tara Brach, is an effective practice for cultivating acceptance and ...

Emotions and our Physical Health

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we don't allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions in their entirety, our bodies are not at ease. It is critical to allow yourself to f...

Mindful Moments with Rachel Turow

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That little voice in our heads if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and make us feel p...

Guided Meditation: The Space Between Breaths

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meditating on the space between breaths can have several benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, including increased focus and a...

How Valuable is Your Time?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are an incredible number of quotes about time - just search “time quotes’ in google and you’ll see what I mean. But there are less quotes ...

273 Mindful Moments with Dr. Eric Holsapple

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can mindfulness provide not only the path to personal success, but be a sound business strategy that can change the world by reducing divisiveness and...

272 Guided Nature Meditation

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we just need a reminder that our earth is here to support our well-being. Maybe it's time to tap into it's healing power through a brief gr...

271: Mindful Vacationing

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Travel demand is sky-high for the upcoming vacation season, as millions flock to far-off destinations for much-needed vacations. But whether you’re ...

270: Mindful Moments with Dr. Sean Sullivan

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when we’re experiencing a global mental health crisis, Dr. Sean Sullivan talks about how we can address this challenge individually and on...

269: Slow Down When You're Too Busy

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all get overwhelmed sometimes and can frequently get out of balance when it comes to our personal lives and work, but rushing through what we have ...

268: Guided Meditation for Beginners

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried to meditate? Then gave up after the first few seconds because you felt, well, silly and didn't quite know what to do? Here's a bri...

267: Constant Self-Scrutiny

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We could never have imagined even 15 years ago that we would essentially be on camera, constantly seeing our own image throughout our days. This activ...

266 Mindful Moments with Humble the Poet

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If it’s true that love makes the world go ‘round, we might need a refresher course. Humble the Poet’s new book, How to Be Love(d) is available n...

265 Letting the Past BE

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness teaches us to live in the present, but we certainly can't ignore the past. It shapes who we are. But we can learn to look at the past with...

264 Guided Meditation: Everything Passes

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of what is occurring in our internal or external world, it is impermanent. It arrives and then it departs. When we learn to broaden our pe...

263: The Spiral of Self-Sabotage

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-sabotage isn't all that uncommon, and it can have many reasons, ranging from fear of success to low self-esteem. But if it is preventing you from...

262: Mindful Moments with Michael Amster

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The benefits of mindfulness are undeniable, but many are challenged by facing uncomfortable emotions or setting aside time to sit in meditation or fin...

261: Winter Blues? Or Something More?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our moods can be greatly influenced by our environment, so sunny days may be happy days, but once winter sets in and sunshine decreases, we’re at ri...

260 Guided Meditation for Self Love

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to be our worst critic, and repetitive thoughts of self-deprecation create a pattern in the mind that are detrimental to self-worth and self-l...

259: Bouncing Back

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change is truly the only constant in life and we can’t stop it or avoid it. But we can strengthen our resiliency to manage it. We would love your i...

258 Mindful Moments with Neeta Bhushan

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had those awful, terrible, gut-punch moments in life where we get knocked down or thrown completely off our game. But there are ways to sh...

257 Bare Minimum Monday

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are dissatisfied with and disengaged from their work, but is following TikTok trends the best reaction? Considering the amount of our live...

256 Guided Meditation: Relieve Anxiety

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World events being what they are, constant change and adaptation, and concerns about our individual futures mean that many are suffering with persiste...

255: Anxiety be GONE!

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience anxiety from time to time, but anxiety disorders are on the rise, including social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compul...

254 Mindful Moments with Angela Dimarco

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where change is a constant and we are continuously striving for something bigger, better or more, it’s easy to be swept away by external ...

253 Using Our Words Mindfully

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Words are only 7% of our communication, but they can be one of the most powerful things to shift our internal state and our external experience, so wh...

252 Guided Meditation Mindfulness of Words

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Words are powerful, but are we aware of the words we use on a regular basis and why we use them?  This meditation enhances awareness of words to incr...

251 Boosting Creativity through Mindfulness

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The intersection between mindfulness and creativity provides insights and tips to enhance our creative process and help us overcome creative blocks to...

250 Mindful Moments with Miriam Schulman

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that mindset has a lot to do with success, but if you’re considering a career in the arts or want to become an entrepreneur, it might fe...

249 Resisting What IS

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We resist anything uncomfortable, from physical pain to emotional upset to being overworked. But resistance just adds more discomfort, so it’s more ...

248 Guided Meditation: Mindful Eating

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that mindful eating can lead to increased psychological well-being, increased weight control and a strengthening of mindfulness skills ...

247 Connectedness

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Our lives have drastically changed on many fronts and we all have adjusting to do. But our social connectedness is at risk these days and we must ta...

246 Mindful Moments with Julie Potiker

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive certifications and teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Co...

245 Facing Our Fears

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own experiences a...

244 Guided Meditation: Increasing Concentration

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether in a meeting or classroom, we all struggle sometimes to concentrate. Our minds wander or we’re bored, and we then later realize we’ve miss...

243 Keeping Up and Letting Go

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re living in a period that could be described as a sea change, or basically, a constant transformation. To keep up requires adaptability and open...

242 Mindful Moments with Mari Vasan

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a youth-worshiping society, it may feel like the best of life is over by 45, but that’s not true. Mari Vasan talks to us about the benefits of hy...

241: Heathly and Unheatlhy Goblin Mode

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oxford Dictionary’s Word(s) of the year for 2022, Goblin Mode, indicates a widespread response to the disappointments of the past few years. Is it c...

240: New Beginnings

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the new year approaches, we turn to new beginnings, but new beginnings mean change which sparks anxiety for many. Instead of making new year resolu...

239: Stories of the Future

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We spend a fair amount of time worrying about what might happen, forgetting that we’re simply making up stories. Why not change the story? Please s...

238 Mindful Moments with Tom Glaser

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and life coach Tom Glaser talks with us about his book, Full Heart Living, Conversations with the Happiest People I Know. Tom brings his ...

237: Room for Hope

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hope implies the possibility of a better future and while it may show up when things are at their worst, it can keep us going during those challenging...

236 Being Present

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we bustle through the holidays and now approach the new year, we can miss a lot of what’s happening in life around us. This 10-minute mindful exe...