Becoming Mindful Podcast

01/02/2024

EVOLVING PRACTICES

In this first episode of the year 2024, we just wanted to start the year with just to check in how our practices have evolved, um, what we've learned with the podcast and just. kind of a general chat around mindfulness.

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-24-evolving-practices/

In this first episode of the year 2024, we just wanted to start the year with just to check in how our practices have evolved, um, what we've learned with the podcast and just. kind of a general chat around mindfulness.

18/12/2023

A Mindful Pause: End of Year Reflection and Wishes

Hi mindful friends! 🌿
Maria and Jackie here from the Becoming Mindful Podcast.
As we wrap up this year, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you.

For December, we've decided to take a little break to recharge and spend time with loved ones during the holidays. 🎄

While we're away, why not revisit some of our past episodes? We've had 23 insightful conversations, including a recent inspiring interview and thoughtful book reviews. We hope these moments bring a touch of mindfulness to your year-end reflections. Wishing you all a safe and mindful holiday season! 🌟

We'll be back on February 1st with more mindful conversations.
Until then, be well, and happy New Year! 🎉

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/eoy-2023/

Jackie and Maria with a special EOY message for you

01/12/2023

Episode 23 – Mindfulness in the Business of Art Interview with Lennon Bone.

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria interview Lennon Bone about the important influence of mindfulness on your art business and creatives trying to develop the art business, and form a stronger connection with their audience.

After watching, please let us know if this spoke to you. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up. We hope you will join us again next episode.

Until then, Be well friends!

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-23-mindfulness-in-the-business-of-art/

The important influence of mindfulness on art business and creatives trying to develop the art business, and form a stronger connection with their audience.

30/11/2023

2023 WRAPPED

What a great year we had. And still more to come. This year we switched to video!

We are very excited for 2 more episodes this year and much more to come next year.

Thank you all for filling along on our journey to becoming more mindful.
We hope to have you again next year.

Spotify said that episode 5 : out book review of Thich Nhat Hanh's book The Art of Living was our listeners favorite.
Was it yours too? If not, which one did you love most?

01/11/2023

E22 Toxic Positivity, Spiritual Bypassing & Cultural Appropriation
- Is Mindfulness Bad Part 3 -

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?

In this 3rd part of the series, we focus on spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation.

After watching, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if and how you have encountered spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.

We hope you will join us again in the next episode. Until then,

Be well friends!

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-22-mindfulness-toxic-positivity/

Is mindfulness bad due to Toxic Positivity, Spiritual Bypassing & Cultural Appropriation?

01/10/2023

Hello Friends!
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In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, .be and .love.maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?
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In this 2nd part of the series, we discuss the intersection of mindfulness and capitalism.
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After watching or listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if and how you have encountered the commodification of mindfulness. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.
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We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then, be well friends!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA7USLLN0vI

Hello Friends, In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?I...

01/09/2023

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are starting a new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?

In this first part of the series, we discuss awkwardness and impact of mindfulness on social interactions.

After listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if you have experienced the impact of mindfulness in your interactions. How did that play out? Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.

We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then,

Be well friends!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An22MRyWWaw

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are starting a new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?In this first part of ...

01/08/2023

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria talk about what it means to live in the present moment. We dive into how you can let go of the past and stop grasping for the future.

After Listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know what keeps you from the present or what keeps you in the present. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.

We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then,

Be well friends!

youtube link: https://youtu.be/_-xhu9av6kg

Hello Friends, In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria talk about what it means to live in the present moment. We dive into how you...

01/07/2023

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria want to update you on all of the different changes we’re doing with the podcast and some future endeavors, as well as talk about how we can use mindfulness to bring more meaning and purpose into our lives.

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-18-finding-meaning-through-mindfulness/

In this episode, Jackie and Maria interview Chief Mindsetter Sebastian on why to lean into fear or be stuck in the status quo.

03/04/2023

Hello Friends, do you struggle with procrastination and imposter syndrome? Do you feel there got to be something more to your life?

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria interview Chief Mindsetter Sebastian Koellner on why fear is holding you back and how and why to lean into fear or be stuck in the status quo.

Listen to this episode: http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-17-leaning-into-fear-sebastian-koellner/

After listening, come back and let us know if it spoke to you. Reach out to us with any follow up questions this talk has brought up.

Thanks for joining us on our mindfulness journey.

Be well friends!

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In this episode, Jackie and Maria interview Chief Mindsetter Sebastian on why to lean into fear or be stuck in the status quo.

31/12/2022

Hello Friends, Maria and Jackie here with another episode of Becoming Mindful.

As we look toward a new year, we paused to read and reviewed a beautiful book by Tara Brach called Radical Acceptance. The book takes you through the journey from self discovery to acceptance and ultimately to how to live from compassion to settle into a loving kindness routine. Please tune in:
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-16-radical-acceptance-book-review

This was such a beautiful framework that we have created a mindfulness challenge to offer our community (you!) in the new year. Join us as we establish a mindful new year with the support of this beautiful community. Sign up at becomingmindful.com/challenge for free. We hope to see you there.

Be well friends!

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Hello Friends, Maria and Jackie here with another episode of Becoming Mindful. As we look toward a new year, we paused to read and reviewed a beautiful book by Tara Brach called Radical Acceptance. The book takes you through the journey from self discovery to acceptance and ultimately to how to live...

30/11/2022

Episode 15: Mindful Consumtion and Minimalism | Paths to Mindfulness

Hello Friends. Jackie and Maria here with a new episode of Becoming Mindful. In this, we discuss how consumerism can lead to mindfulness through mindful consumtion and minimalism. Tune in now.

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-15-mindfulness-path-consumerism-minimalism/

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Hello again, friends. Jackie and Maria here with another episode. This month we get real and talk about what it feels like as you develop your mindfulness practice, what shadow work is like and why we might practice with community.

26/10/2022

Episode 14: Finding Mindfulness through Trends & Pop Culture | Paths

In this episode of Becoming Mindful, Maria and Jackie explore another pathway to a mindfulness journey. Trends and pop culture are often a path for people to try mindfulness practices. Can this pathway lead to deep experience? Listen now:
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-14-mindfulness-path-trends-and-popculture/

Let us know how mindfulness has played a part on your journey!

Be well Friends!

21/10/2022

Thich Nhat Hanh said the most basic condition for happiness is freedom. What do you think?

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03/10/2022

Episode 13: Luminous Darkness – Interview Deborah Eden Tull

Hi friends. Maria and Jackie are back from break with an exciting episode. This episode, enjoy this enriching conversation with author and Dharma teacher Deborah Eden Tull about her newly released book: Luminous Darkness.

In her book, Eden inspires us to embrace the dark alongside the light as we walk our spiritual path. Join us as she shares her wisdom.

Please tune into the episode via the link in our bio.
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-13-luminous-darkness/

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03/10/2022

Hi friends. Maria and Jackie are back from break with an exciting episode. This episode, enjoy this enriching conversation with author Deborah Eden Tull about her newly released book: Luminous Darkness. In her book, Eden inspires us to embrace the dark alongside the light as we walk our spiritual pa...

01/08/2022

Hi Friends. Maria and Jackie here with another episode of Becoming Mindful. In this episode we continue our series exploring the different paths people take into mindfulness. This episode, we explore how the journey of parenting leads people to seek our mindfulness practices. Check out some of the r...

06/07/2022

Episode 11: Mindfulness Against Stress | A Path to Mindfulness

Hi Friends. Maria and Jackie here with another episode of our Becoming Mindful Podcast. This episode is the first in a series of episodes in which we explore the different paths people take into mindfulness.

First, we dive into how people find mindful practices while trying to manage stress.

Check it out:
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/e11-mindfulness-against-stress/

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✨Want to follow us on our journey to becoming mindful?✨
🔵 Follow us here on Insta
🎧 Listen to our podcast about mindfulness.
📨 Join our newsletter.
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💾 Save, comment and share our posts.
📢 Tag us in a post/story of yourself listening to the podcast or doing mindfulness exercises

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17/05/2022

Episode 10: Mindfulness IRL - The Feelings & Doing Shadow Work

Hello again, friends. Jackie and Maria here with another episode. This month we get real and talk about what it feels like as you develop your mindfulness practice, what shadow work is like and why we might benefit from practicing with community.

Join us for this beautiful discussion and let us know how mindfulness feels to you and has changed you.

Be well Friends!

Hello again, friends. Jackie and Maria here with another episode. This month we get real and talk about what it feels like as you develop your mindfulness practice, what shadow work is like and why we might practice with community.

01/04/2022

Hi Friends. Jackie and Maria here to talk about who mindfulness practices are right for and who might want to exhibit caution when beginning a journey toward mindfulness.

We end the episode by practicing together with a Loving Kindness meditation inspired by Sharon Salzberg.

Be well friends!

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-9-is-mindfulness-right-for-me-a-practice/

Hi Friends. Jackie and Maria here with another podcast episode about who mindfulness practices are right for and who might want to exhibit caution when beginning a journey toward mindfulness. We end the episode by practicing together with a Loving Kindness meditation inspired by Sharon Salzberg.

01/03/2022

Hi Friends! Jackie and Maria here with another episode of the Becoming Mindful podcast! This time we discuss some of the obstacles that get in the way of daily mindfulness and some strategies to overcome them.

At the end we support each other by practicing together. We will lead you in a short guided practice of breathwork and a body scan that will leave you feeling calm and peaceful.

Be well friends!
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-8-everyday-mindfulness/

This time we discuss some of the obstacles that get in the way of daily mindfulness and some strategies to overcome them. At the end we support each other by practicing together. We will lead you in a short guided practice of breathwork and a body scan that will leave you feeling calm and peaceful.

31/01/2022

Episode 7: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer – Book Review

Hello friends! Maria and Jackie here, returning from the holiday break with an exciting episode!

This month, we dive into the mindful practice of connecting with nature and our role in it through the beautiful book Braiding Sweetgrass. Written by Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and Citizen of Potawatomi Nation, this book weaves indigenous wisdom and scientific data to illustrate how we must become mindful of our connectedness to the natural world. We both loved this book and recommended it to everyone. Thank you for this gift, Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Be well friends!

Episode:
http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-7-braiding-sweetgrass

22/12/2021

💙 The Becoming Mindful Podcast will return in the New Year💙
Hello friends and Happy Solstice. You may have noticed no new episode of the podcast this month. We are (mindfully) taking time to slow down, connect with our families and appreciate the season so we've decided to hold off on our next episode until the new year. Thank you for your continued support, we appreciate every one of you and wish you peace and comfort over the next few weeks.
We are excited to get back with you in January and continue to work on becoming mindful with you.
Until then, be well 💙

08/11/2021

Episode 6: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - Book Review

Hello mindful community! Jackie and Maria here, again with another episode! Thanks for waiting a few days for this one. This month we read and reviewed the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. We both agree this is an excellent book. Tolle helps make sense of mindfulness practices and provides a compelling case for trying them in your own life. Have a listen to our review and then read this inspiring book!

Find it here at http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-6-the-power-of-now/

Book review of Eckhart Tolle's "The power of now". Tolle helps make sense of mindfulness practices and provides a compelling case for trying them in your own life. Have a listen to our review and then read this inspiring book!

01/11/2021

Hello friends! This month's episode of The Beginning Mindful podcast will be about a week late! We apologize for the delay but the end of the month snuck up on us.
We did get together last week though to celebrate the union of two of our favorite people and snapped this selfie 💚
Watch for our next episode in the next week where we discuss Eckhart Tolle's book: The Power of Now.

01/10/2021

Episode 5: The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh - Book Review

Hello lovely listeners, it‘s Jackie and Maria again with a new podcast episode.
This month we read the book The Art of Living by Buddhist monk and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh. We both got a lot from this book and hope you do too.

Check out our blog post for a link where this book can be purchased or borrowed (don't forget local libraries).

Please give it a listen at http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-5-The-Art-Of-Living

Hello lovely listeners, it‘s Jackie and Maria again with a new podcast episode. This month we read the book The Art of Living by Buddhist monk and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh. We both got a lot from this book and hope you do too.

01/09/2021

Episode 4 - The Intersection of Art and Mindfulness

Hello lovely listeners, it's Jackie and Maria again with a new podcast episode.
This month, we take a look at how mindfulness and creativity are connected. We also present some artistic and creative mindfulness practices for you to try.

This episode is rather short because we intend to pair it with video demos of the mentioned practices.

Please give it a listen at http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-4-mindfulness-and-art

And check back in to our Instagram in the coming weeks at https://www.instagram.com/becomingmindfulpodcast to watch the practices in action.

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01/08/2021

Episode 3 - The Integrity Of Mindfulness Teachers

Jackie and Maria again, with a new episode of our Becoming Mindful Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how the personal actions and background of a teacher or sage can affect their teachings, and can one learn from someone who is not perfect?

Have you ever questioned and researched your teachers? Have you tried to diversify your learning?

Check out Episode 3 on our website (link below). Subscribe and follow to join us on our journey to mindfulness.

Hopefully you were able to take away something for your own mindfulness journey. If you want to share any resources or give feedback or have questions, please comment below.

http://becomingmindfulpodcast.com/episodes/episode-3-integrity-of-mindfulness-teachers/

Jackie and Maria again, with a new episode of our Becoming Mindful Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how the personal actions and background of a teacher or sage can affect their teachings, and can one learn from someone who is not perfect?