Hey there! We are Teresa McKee and Melissa Sims, your hosts of A Mindful Moment. Our podcast is here to help you practice a more mindful life and enjoy the many benefits of mindfulness! At a time when change is constant and we are pulled in too many directions, our mental health needs some love. We need a way to stay present to life and to increase our ability to remain calm, think clearly and maintain our well-being. We chat with each other about our failures and successes in mindfulness, w ...
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Navigating Addiction with the Support of Mindfulness
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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 many forms - substance, behavioral, etc. Mindfulness isn't a stand-alone treatment, but can certainly support you through it. *Disclaimer: we are not addiction recovery specialists. The methods we discus…
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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 understand that boredom can be good for you! Want to enter the Mindfulness Kit Giveaway? Here's how to enter: 1. Make sure you are following us on Instagram or TikTok 2. Head over to our website and join ou…
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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 the device, try some of these tips instead. Want to enter the Mindfulness Kit Giveaway? Here's how to enter: 1. Make sure you are following us on Instagram or TikTok 2. Head over to our website and joi…
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A Guided Meditation for Failing Mindfully
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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 connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTu…
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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 moving forward. Join us in the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please s…
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Insight Meditation to Calm Intrusive Thoughts
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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...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episo…
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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? It’s totally normal and happens to all of us. Sometimes those thoughts can be a bit disturbing - so much so that you’d never repeat it out loud. Again, totally normal. But when our thoughts become suc…
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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 ways to reduce pain. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our co…
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Managing Chronic Pain with Mindfulness and Meditation
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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 suffering daily. But can mindfulness really help? It can, but likely not without other forms of therapy, whether that is a physical therapy or something prescribed by a doctor. Listen in as we talk about …
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Mindfulness Meditation for Reducing Financial Stress
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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 financial stress. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? …
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Financial Stress and What You Can Do About It
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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: we are all feeling the squeeze! Money can be stressful, but mindfulness can really help! Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https:/…
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Guided Visualization for Conscious Decision Making
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Remember that by aligning your actions with the greater good, you can create a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond yourself. Trust in your ability to make choices that contribute to a more compassionate, harmonious, and interconnected world. Join us for a brief visualization on conscious decision making! Here is the link to the…
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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 they do to the climate, but we CAN help. In this episode we talk about microplastics, or PFAS, and how we are all impacted and contributing to the problem. We talk about it can feel really overwhelming a…
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Guided Meditation for Strengthening Relationships
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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 with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube…
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Strengthening Relationships with Mindfulness
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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 mindfulness is the path to stronger, more meaningful relationships. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/a…
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10 Minute Meditation on Improving Your Mental Well-Being
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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 suffering from a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or trauma, please seek a doctor's advice before meditating. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect wit…
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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 Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/ Do you like our content? Please subscribe today! Do you love wa…
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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 help you see the positive aspect of getting older. Listen to last week's episode. Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.…
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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 two generational perspectives. We also visit the touchy topic of Biden and Trump being too old to be running for president, and what society has convinced us the definition of "old" is. Ageism is rea…
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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 is around us that is truly awe-inspiring. Invoking awe can not only awaken the senses, but open your mind up to the beauty that surrounds you daily. So instead of being underwhelmed, prepare to be aw…
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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 the reasons behind it. We also talk about creating a community with you, our listeners! Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://…
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Guided Meditation: Learning from Difficult Conversations
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Somehow, divisiveness and polarity have become the norm, but mindfulness can help us shift our mindset and return to civil discourse and mutual respect. Teresa will guide you through this meditation to help prepare for a conversation with someone you disagree with. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on Yo…
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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 ideas without putting others' down. Listen in as we talk about (gasp!) politics and we handle differing ideas. (Hint...it's all about learning!) Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We h…
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Guided Meditation: Cultivating Response Over Reaction
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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. If we can learn to pause and consider a response, we are much more likely to have a healthy conversation instead of a detrimental argument. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We …
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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 how we have reacted in the past with awful results, and how you can start learning to respond. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would li…
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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 "savoring." 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! For more mindful content: https://amindf…
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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 alternative to the yo-yo diets and crazy bingeing is mindful eating. Listen in as we talk about our own weaknesses and how mindful eating can help! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts…
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Guided Meditation: Release and Renewal for Overcoming Dread
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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. 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! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmoment.com ht…
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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 it! 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! For more mindful content: https://amindfulmome…
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Guided Meditation: Easing Fear of Societal Change
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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 episode, Teresa and Melissa talk about what freaks them out about AI, and how they try to use it mindfully. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you …
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Guided Meditation: Unleashing Your Creative Flow
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Creativity has been shown to increase happiness, reduce anxiety, and boost performance. So what do we do if we are feeling ZERO creative juices flowing??? Here's a great meditation to help you unblock the flow of creativity. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to put a face to …
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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 go of distraction and create much needed space in our minds. But what do you do when you're feeling blocked creatively? Tune in and find out! Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We h…
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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 what it is we are feeling, we certainly can't work through it. Here is a 10-minute meditation on identifying your emotions. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes u…
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Accurately Identifying and Accepting Emotions
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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 emotions - why so many of us have not processed our true emotions over the past few years, how to identify what those emotions even are, and how to accept and move through them. We are going to need so…
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In a chaotic world full of distractions and noise, can we find a state of inner peace and enhanced creativity? According to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, we can increase our wellbeing, creativity, and productivity by entering a state of flow. And we can use mindfulness to help us get there. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podca…
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Meditation has been shown to increase the gray matter in your brain, which strengthens areas of your brain responsible for memory, learning, attention and self-awareness. It can also help calm down your sympathetic nervous system. For this meditation, we recommend that you choose a safe, comfortable space, in the event you fall asleep. Please subsc…
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The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without trying to suppress or avoid them, and ultimately leads to better mental health, personal growth and wellness. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would lik…
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Marc Lesser is known for his engaging presentations that integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices and trainings. Author of 5 books, we talk about his newest, Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships Thriving Workplaces and Meaningful Lives. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts…
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Mindful Moments with The Fit Mess Podcast Hosts
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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 about the importance of vulnerability as well as how we all can benefit from accepting who we are and our responses to the challenges in life. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We hav…
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The R.A.I.N. technique, developed by meditation teacher and clinical psychologist Tara Brach, is an effective practice for cultivating acceptance and involves four steps, Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Non-identification or Non-attachment. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like…
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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 feel, as long as you know how to move through the emotion and observe it without judgment. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our episodes up on YouTube if you would like to…
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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 pretty miserable sometimes. Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow offers clear processes for reducing that chatter through mindful practices. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our epi…
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Guided Meditation: The Space Between Breaths
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Meditating on the space between breaths can have several benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, including increased focus and attention, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved emotional regulation. Take 7 minutes out of your day to improve your wellness with this short meditation. Please subscribe today! Do you love watchin…
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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 about the VALUE of time. And unless you subscribe to the quantum theory of time or metaphysics, you likely feel you have far too little of it. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have …
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273 Mindful Moments with Dr. Eric Holsapple
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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 providing solutions to the myriad of problems facing us today? Our guest today, Dr. Eric Holsapple thinks it can. To find out more about Dr. Holsapple, visit livinginthegap.org Please subscribe today…
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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 grounding meditation. 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! For more mindful content: htt…
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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 traveling abroad, keeping it local or taking a staycation this summer, you can have a much more relaxing and meaningful break if you incorporate mindfulness into your reprieve from work. Please subscrib…
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270: Mindful Moments with Dr. Sean Sullivan
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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 a worldwide scale. 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! For more mindful content: https…
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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 to get done is not the best answer. Slowing down IS the better answer, through mindful practices that help us do more in less time. Please subscribe today! Do you love watching podcasts? We have our e…
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