A Mindful Moment

235 The Greater Good

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, we’re pretty self-focused. We think about our needs, desires, problems and worries all day long. Our brains are wired that way and ...

234 Guided Meditation: Making Space

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you taken stock of the mental accumulation you’ve had this year? Just as we need to clear out the physical junk, we may need to take stock of w...

233: Dealing with Difficult People

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, concerns about money, work and the economy seem to be topping the list as our sources of stress, most of which we have little control over. But...

232 Guided Meditation: Loving Kindness

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loving Kindness Meditation practices decrease negative emotions, quiet our inner critic, strengthen empathy and compassion, and enhances social and na...

231: Loving Kindness and Compassion

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when anxiety is high because it feels like there’s a great lack of compassion or loving kindness in the world, we can change our perspecti...

230: Mindful Moments with Dana Sardano

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Sardano and Teresa sit down to talk about Dana’s new book “Ten Recommandments for Personal Empowerment."  Dana is highly engaging and will ...

229: Facts, Beliefs, and TRUST

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In an unprecedented period of misinformation, a trend is emerging that facts don’t matter. This increasing disagreement about facts is known as Trut...

228: Guided Meditation: Gratitude

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Research indicates that people who practice gratitude regularly have lower blood pressure, better immunity and a generally improved mood. The focus of...

227: Still, and Perpetually, Grateful

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although frequently used interchangeably, gratitude and thankfulness aren’t synonymous. Thankfulness is a reaction, whereas gratitude is a way of be...

226: Mindful Moments with Dr. Sandra Parker

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sandra Parker, author of Embracing Unrest, talks with us today about emotional growth, uncomfortable feelings, vulnerability and more. Dr. Sandra ...

225: Sustainable Self Care

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care is a dedication to taking an active role in protecting and maintaining our mental and physical wellness. Authentic self-care is not self-cen...

224 Guided Meditation: Quieting Anxiety in 4 Minutes

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is a part of life, especially these days, but it doesn't need to control your day. Whenever anxiety arises take less than 4 minutes to quiet i...

223: Turning Reactivity into Thoughtful Responses

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allowing our emotions to dictate our behavior typically leads to poor outcomes, from mindless decisions to angry outbursts to violent events. The good...

222 Mindful Moments with Renaye Thornborrow

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Studies from around the world show that children’s mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic-related confinement and school closure...

221: The Present of Presence

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again, holiday madness. We invite you to slow down and focus on the present moment instead of the to-do lists, obligatory gat...

220 Guided Meditation: Calming Moments

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety arises for most of us multiple times a day. This Calming Moments meditation can help us relax and reset in just 5 minutes. Please subscrib...

219: Religious and Spiritual Meditation

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although there has certainly been a lot of discourse between religions around the world from disagreements to war, there is one thing they have in com...

218: Mindful Moments with Wendy Quan

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us spend more time with coworkers and supervisors than we do with our own families, so it benefits us to ensure these relationships are positi...

217: Trying Alternative Practices for the Same Result as Meditation

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re new to mindfulness meditation and having trouble staying focused, or you’re just plain tired of doing it after years of sitting, th...

216: Guided Meditation - Listening to Your Intuition

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We don't always need to look outward to find answers. Trusting our intuition, and learning to quiet the noise in order to listen to our inner wisdom, ...

215: The Process of Healing

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pain manifests in numerous forms and textures, sporadic, chronic, intense, and mild. It affects us both physically and emotionally and sometimes both ...

Promo: Introducing The Mel Robbins Podcast!

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast has a simple mission - to inspire, motivate, and empower you with ...

214: Mindful Moments with Laura Vanderkam

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all complain that we don’t have enough time, but is that true? We have 72 discretionary hours a week, so the real question is, are you mindful a...

213: Self Esteem Matters

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we have a healthy level of self-esteem, we experience less fear and anxiety, tend to have increased motivation and resilience, enjoy more success...

212: Guided Meditation: Mindfulness of Emotions

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our emotions are running nonstop every day, both positive and negative. We can’t stop our emotions, but we can become aware of them and if desired, ...

211: Complaining Mindfully

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We definitely have lots of things we could complain about, but should we? Complaining can be beneficial to our well-being if we complain constructivel...

210: Mindful Moments with Lesley Logan

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating habits takes 21 days, right? Well, not necessarily! We have Lesley Logan on the show this week, and she talks about habits - and how to make ...

209: Wired for Disharmony

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we witness the conflicts erupting around the world, it is not unusual to feel hopeless at times. But although there are plenty of people with expli...

208: Guided Meditation: Difficult Emotions

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience difficulties in our lives, which come with a huge array of emotions. Once we can understand that they are not permanent, that they a...

207: Turning Toward the Difficult

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ignoring or avoiding difficulties doesn’t make them go away. Through mindfulness, we learn to process difficult feelings in order to release them in...

206: Mindful Moments with Ryan Estes

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk to Kitcaster's Ryan Estes, an American Buddhist and entrepreneur, about all things mindful, Buddhism and contemplative practices ra...

205: Perceptions and Misperceptions

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our beliefs are influenced by our perceptions of what we experience, but that doesn’t make them true. How much of the strife in the world could be e...

204: Guided Meditation: Being Mindful with Mistakes

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all made mistakes and we’re definitely going to make more. The problem isn’t that we’re making mistakes, but the judgments we make about...

203: Creativity in a Structured World

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like every minute of everyday is obligated to a responsibility, obligation or deadline? That can drain your ability to feel creative, but ...

202: Mindful Moments with Christine Comaford

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn about our minds from a former Buddhist monk and software engineer for Microsoft and Apple turned business entrepreneur who has consu...

201: Forgiveness Needed

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Forgiveness has less to do with the person who caused you harm and everything to do with your mental and physical health and well-being. If you’re h...

200: Guided Meditation: Insight

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted from Daniel J. Siegel’s Insight Meditation in his book, Mindsight, this 9- minute meditation helps us to see that we can observe our mental ...

199: Beginners Preferred

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once we become experts at or about something, we tend to coast, which could prevent us from learning new things and from remaining mindful. We can avo...

198: Mindful Moments with Rob Krecak

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is neither good nor bad, but it’s all in how we use it. Rob Krecak is an expert in productivity, getting all of our work done in a 4-day ...

197: Taming Overwhelm

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed is a common problem these days. It feels like there’s just too much all of the time. Too many tasks and obligations, too much ba...

196: Guided Meditation: Stillness to Sleep

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We sometimes have a hard time getting to sleep because we tell ourselves stories about what happened earlier in the day or what may happen tomorrow. T...

195: The Miracle of Restorative Sleep

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While it’s hard to identify the most important aspect of self-care, sleep could be it. Sleep deficiency can raise the risk for chronic health proble...

194: Mindful Moments with Joshua Becker

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Becker has been helping millions to find more by owning less for the last 15 years through his website and blog, Becoming Minimalist, which wel...

193: Compassionate Conflict

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While there is a positive type of conflict, most of what we experience is destructive, to our mental and emotional health and to our relationships. We...

192: Guided Meditation: Reducing Anxiety

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zindel Segal says bringing awareness to the sensations that accompany difficult experiences offers the possibility of learning to relate differently t...

191: Constant Adjustments

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adapt...

Mindful Moments with Alexandra Dotcheva

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In her new book, It Really is Simple, A Holistic Approach to Self Confidence, Alexandra Dotcheva shows readers how to put their lives in order by lear...

189: Intuition

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where facts have become suspect, chaos reigns and we’re faced with too many choices, how can we make good decisions? One of the best ways...

188: Guided Meditation: Bodily Sensations

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness allows us to recognize that all sensations are fleeting. Whether pleasure or pain, if we avoid holding on to them, they will pass. This ni...

187: The Vast Information Pool

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have moved to the shallow end of the information pool to avoid drowning due to the sheer volume of data we’re faced with each day. But th...

186: Mindful Moments with Erica Hornthal

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The Therapist Who Moves You,” Erica Hornthal, is a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance and movement therapist. She i...

185: Reconnect for Well-Being

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A key component of self-care is connection, to ourselves, to others and to our environment. Due to constant distractions and to the major disruptions ...

184: Guided Meditation: Awareness of Breath

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most commonly practiced mindfulness meditations use the breath as an anchor to focus on and return to as our minds begin to wander. This 10 minute...

183: Stress and MORE STRESS

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If we allow stress to dominate our lives, we’re going to pay a high price for it in the long run, harming our health. We can better manage our daily...

182: Mindful Moments with Dr. Doni Wilson

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DR. DONI WILSON is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your...

181: Glass Half Full

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking at world events and considering the impact they may have on our lives, it is easy to fall into a pessimistic view of the future, but you can c...

180: Guided Meditation: 4-7-8 Breathing Relaxation

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a guided breathing meditation. We will spend 8 minutes focusing on our breath and utilizing counting to help keep our mind from wandering ...

179: Loving Our Bodies As They Are

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we have an unattractive body part, or are ill or injured, it can be hard not to be angry with our bodies, but that doesn’t serve us well at all...

178: Mindful Moments with Michael Keet

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Teresa interviews Michael Keet, author of the book "Moneyfulness" - learning to mindfully live with money. Too many of us have a nega...

177: Mindfulness in a Material World

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are strong emotions and beliefs around money, but the idea that mindfulness and money are incompatible simply isn’t true. Please subscribe to...

176: Perfectly IMPERFECT.

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are definitely our own worst enemies sometimes and perfectionism is one of those characteristics that can help us...or make us a little crazy. Ple...

175: Mindful Moments with Dr. Z

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Patricia Zurita sits down with Teresa in this interview. They discuss how perfectionism can slow you down from really experiencing life - and tool...

174: Decision Making Deficit

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We make thousands of decisions a day, whether consciously or not. But when we get stuck in indecision, we could be missing important opportunities. P...

173: Empathetic Communication

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was once a time when people had different viewpoints that lead to interesting discussions, useful debates, and solutions to problems. It’s tim...

172: Mindful Moments with Jem Fuller

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jem Fuller is the author of The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men and talks with Teresa about the ego, the reality we create, and how ...

171: To Be or Not To Be...Dramatic.

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nature, nurture, genetic expression, and choices are all at our disposal in deciding how we want to be in the world, including dramatic or calm. How c...

170: Defining Success

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? Learn more about your ad c...

169: Mindful Moments with Paola Knecht

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paola and Teresa discuss how our success mindset has been created by others, and the key to real success is harnessing your own vision of it. Paola is...

168: Encouragement

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfully communicating means paying attention to the potential impact of our words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

167: Mental Health Spring Cleaning

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More than our homes could probably do with a little spring cleaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

166: Mindful Moments with John Delony

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and podcast host Dr. John Delony sits down with Teresa to discuss his new book "Own Your Past, Change Your Future" Learn more abou...

165: The Curious Case of Curiosity

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curiosity not only makes us more mindful, it makes us feel good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

164: Happiness on a Global Scale

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness may feel like a stretch considering how things have been going, but studies indicate otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

163: Mindful Moments with Jaime Mathews

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lighthearted conversation about the power of positivity and changing your perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

162: Contemplative Practices

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness is a powerful antidote to a world of uncertainty, but meditation is not the only tool to achieve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

161: Mindful Kids

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many benefits to children and teens to learn mindfulness, not the least of which is it would create a much more mindful society in the futur...

160: Mindful Moments with Stuart Shanker

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Self-regulation in children and how it helps kids learn mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

159: More Suffering.

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Still living with a pandemic plus Russia's invasion of Ukraine means more suffering and more mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

158: A Case for Laziness

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our 24/7 culture, laziness is seen as downright despicable, but it could be the answer to a lot of what ails us. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

157: Mindful Moments with Suzanne Falter

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion on self-care with Suzanne Falter, author of "The Extremely Busy Woman's Guide to Self-Care" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

156: Time for Kindfulness

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can we tame the hostility in the world through something as simple as kindness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

155: Life Satisfaction

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shopping therapy is pretty commonplace these days, but buying things probably won't lead to happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

154: Mindful Moments with Doug Cartwright

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can't usually go straight from A to Z, but instead follow a winding journey to find our way to our true selves.  Learn more about your ad choices....

153: Missing Out Through Judgment

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We deprive ourselves of a lot of life by mindlessly judging people and events, but we can change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

152: Temper, Temper

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like there's a lot to be angry about right now, but does anger really serve us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

151: Mindful Moments with Ora Nadrich

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation with Ora Nadrich, author of Mindfulness and Mysticism, Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousn...

150: Common Sense

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It may feel sometimes like the world has lost its mind, but maybe we've just lost touch with common sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

149: Accepting Reality As It Is

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us don't like what's happening right now, but resisting it only makes it worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

148: Mindful Moments with Keith Fiveson

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa sits down for an enlightening conversation with Keith Fiveson, author of The Mindfulness Experience - 8 Strategies to Live Life Now. Learn more...

147: Sliding Out of Balance

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can find balance in an unbalanced world, but we have to be aware enough to notice when we're slipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

146: Languishing or Flourishing?

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling rather blah about the new year? Make sure you're not slipping into languishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

145: New Year or Deja Vu?

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It may feel like we're stuck in a never-ending loop, but it's all in how we choose to see the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

144: Doing One Thing at a Time

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being hijacked by the attention economy? Monotasking is the solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

143: Body Pain

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all experience pain, either short-term or chronic. Mindfulness is an effective tool in managing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

142: The Big Questions

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Crisis or tragedy can provide an opportunity to consider the big questions in life and set us on a new path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

141: A Work in Progress

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we falter or even fail, it can be helpful to remember that we're all a work in progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

140: The Great Resignation

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're considering quitting your job, you're in the majority, but changing jobs won't necessarily fix your work life balance. Learn more about your...

139: Lighten Up

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

External events can cause us to feel dark and heavy, but we can lighten up internally to counteract low moods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

138: Energy Flow

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know by now everything is made of energy...and understanding how to keep it flowing ensures our well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

137: The Danger Zone

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter the holiday season, emotions may be running high, but for our well-being, it's critical not to avoid them. Learn more about your ad choice...