Best Dr Richard Pile Podcasts (2024)

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Alone Together: Understanding the Quiet Struggle of Loneliness with Dr Richard Pile 55:45

7h ago55:45

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Sometimes it can be difficult to admit we are lonely. Experiencing loneliness from time to time is a normal part of life; but when loneliness is severe, or persists over an extended period, it can have a detrimental impact on our mental health. Some ways loneliness can be experienced are: emotional loneliness – a lack of emotional attachment to som…

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The Long Haul: Life with Long COVID & Chronic Fatigue with Lexi Boreham 52:00

7d ago52:00

52:00

Long COVID, refers to a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has been resolved. At least 2 million people in England and Scotland say they are experiencing long COVID, with many reporting their symptoms have lasted two years or longer. The figures released by the Office for National Statis…

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Engineering Better Health: The Mind-Gut Connection with Dr Emeran Mayer 53:59

12d ago53:59

53:59

The gut-brain connection is a two-way communication system between your gut and brain. It’s an intricate network of nerve cells, chemicals, and microbes and explains why your stomach produces juices when you think about food, and why stress can cause stomach cramps or a churning feeling. This connection links your central nervous system (CNS), incl…

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No More Wasted Days with Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet 59:14

19d ago59:14

59:14

People drink for various reasons: to celebrate, socialize, commiserate, feel more courageous, alleviate boredom, or escape their troubles. Some people may also drink in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of mental ill-health. The interplay between alcohol and mental health is intricate. But depending on alcohol as temporary relief for your mental w…

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Shadow Work 101: Exploring Our Dark Side with Alasdair Kirk 51:39

27d ago51:39

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Shadow work refers to the psychological and emotional process of exploring and integrating the unconscious parts of the self, often referred to as the "shadow." At its core, shadow work is about discovering what annoys, irritates, saddens, provokes, triggers or puts you on edge, and identifying the underlying causes for why they provoke such strong…

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Modern Dating: Lessons on Love Bombing, Breadcrumbs, Ghosting & Moving On with Gabby (Part 2) 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

In the second episode dedicated to exploring the complexities of modern dating and the ramifications negative experiences can have on our mental and emotional health, The Happier Life Project host Gabby Sanderson has lots more to share from a variety of psychologists and leading dating and relationship experts. In the previous episode, Gabby discus…

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Modern Dating: Lessons on Love Bombing, Breadcrumbs, Ghosting & Moving On with Gabby (Part 1) 33:09

1M ago33:09

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The complexities of modern dating can be challenging, and can significantly affect our mental and emotional health... Particularly if we have been on the receiving end of behaviour that is not kind. Terms like ‘love bombing’, ‘breadcrumbs', ‘ghosting' and ‘situationships’ have become so common, they are almost considered as acceptable codes of cond…

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Emotionally Equipped: Tools for Managing Strong Feelings with Dr Emma Hepburn 49:43

2M ago49:43

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Emotions play a crucial role in our overall mental health, acting as both messengers and influencers of our psychological well-being. Positive emotions like joy, gratitude, and love can enhance mental resilience, foster strong social connections, and improve our ability to cope with stress. But on the flip side, the more challenging emotions such a…

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Nurturing the Mind and Body Clock for Better Sleep with Dr Kat Lederle 52:04

2M ago52:04

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If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not alone. According to sleepfoundation.org adults need seven or more hours of sleep per night. However more than one-third of adults sleep less than seven hours per night on average, and up to two-thirds of adults occasionally experience insomnia symptoms. We know that sleep is critical …

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Movement: Moving More For Our Mental Health with The Mental Health PT 49:37

2M ago49:37

49:37

To mark this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme, ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’, The Happier Life project went back into the archives to repurpose an interview host Gabby did with mental health and exercise coach Dan Hancock. Dan, who goes by ‘The Mental Health PT’ online, passionately believes in doing what works for you and …

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Detached and Disconnected: Navigating Depersonalization & Derealization with Swamy G 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

Have you ever felt detached from your own life? Disconnected from yourself? Like you were an outsider looking in at your own existence? Going through the motions, emotionally numb, emotionally disconnected from people you care about? Or maybe you've looked at your environment and everything appears foggy? You feel unable to see your surroundings ac…

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10 Effective Ways to find Calm with Rebekah Ballagh 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

When it comes to improving our mental well-being, practising calm is one of the best places to start. Clarity of mind is extremely important when you are dealing with stress, problems and emotional turmoil. And remaining calm in times of turbulence and chaos, allows us to think more logically and make decisions accordingly. Rebekah Ballagh is the b…

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Hormone Hacks and Working With Your Menstrual Cycle with Chlo Hodgkinson 49:05

4M ago49:05

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Hormones are essential for life and your health. They affect everything from blood sugar to blood pressure, growth, fertility, your sex drive, metabolism, and even sleep. Hormones are so important they influence the way we think and act day to day. The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones. So if we are having irregular periods, bleed between pe…

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Heal Childhood Wounds, Transform Your Relationships with Vienna Pharaon 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

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None of us had a perfect childhood; we are all carrying around wounds and behaviours that don’t serve us. But what if we could break free from unhealthy family patterns to liberate the way we live and love? As children we observe and absorb everything around us. And we teach ourselves to behave in a way that helps to make us feel safe. But at what …

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Ask The Expert: Tackling Health Anxiety with Cherelle Roberts 31:26

5M ago31:26

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Health anxiety is a common condition, diagnosed in 4% to 5% of people. But experts believe that the disorder often goes undiagnosed and may affect more than 10% of the entire population. In this Ask The Expert episode host Gabby puts your questions to ex-health anxiety sufferer.. now relatable health anxiety therapist and social media influencer Ch…

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My Story: The Harsh Reality of Chasing The Perfect Body with Victoria Niamh 35:36

5M ago35:36

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This episode is dedicated to hearing the powerful story of the previous episode's guest. Victoria Niamh is a female confidence coach, mentor, social media Influencer and the Founder of ‘The Glow Up Project’ which aims to inspire women to understand that the real glow up is an inside job. Vic advocates for body confidence and breaking stigma around …

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Love, Mental Health & The Glow Up Project with Victoria Niamh 33:02

5M ago33:02

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The role of love in mental health is significant. When people think of love, they usually think of the positive feelings associated with a deep connection. However, love can encompass more than just happiness and radiate in many different ways. We experience love when we interact with others and ourselves. Science shows that love involves multiple …

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Lost & Found: Reconnecting with Who You Are with Dr. Sara Kuburic 46:42

5M ago46:42

46:42

'What if I die before I have the chance to exist?' An existential crisis, or existential dread, can be described as persistent negative feelings and emotions linked to questioning the value of your life and how you are spending it. An existential crisis may result from intense feelings of despair as you consider questions like, "What is the point?”…

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Ask The Expert: Navigating and Managing Life's Stress with Dr Bernadette Dancy 46:38

6M ago46:38

46:38

Stress is a natural part of our lives. Bills, work, relationships, life events, health issues… A little bit of stress is inevitable, and sometimes that’s a good thing. Stress helps you meet your daily challenges and motivates you to reach your goals, ultimately making you a smarter, happier and healthier person. But on the flip side. They say stres…

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Pour Decisions: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Habits and Drinking Patterns with Amanda E. White 38:48

6M ago38:48

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Let’s get curious about our drinking habits! In this episode of The Happier Life Project we are looking at the role alcohol plays in our life; as a comforter, socializing tool, way to relax, blow off steam, or avoid uncomfortable emotions. Guest Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwome…

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Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad - Pt 2 with Renee McGregor 34:52

6M ago34:52

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Part two of our exploration into orthorexia sees host Gabby Sanderson breakdown with guest Renee McGregor the most common elimination food groups in orthorexia, and how and why doing this can be dangerous on the body. Renee busts more food myths when it comes to things like sugar and refined sugar, pasta made from vegetables or lentils, and the ong…

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Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad - Pt 1 with Renee McGregor 36:02

6M ago36:02

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January is traditionally a time for many when we look at improving our diet. But In our current culture, to which cutting out entire food groups like sugar, fats, carbohydrates and dairy are encouraged and commended, we must stop to question where these recommendations and messages have come from. And should we believe them? Although being aware of…

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New Year, New Relationship with Exercise with Dan Hancock 48:59

7M ago48:59

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Welcome to the first episode of The Happier Life Project 2024! January is often associated with cold weather and short, dreary days. And there are many reasons why we might struggle. The financial aftermath of all the Christmas costs, if you're self-employed the dreaded tax return, trying to set New Year's resolutions when you're not sure what you …

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Ask The Expert: Coping At Christmas with Dr Claire Plumbly 43:37

7M ago43:37

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It’s meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas is the opposite. Stressful, depressing, lonely… Many people are unhappy at Christmas and according to the National Institute of Health, they can experience mental health problems. And for those who already struggle with their mental health, they may find thes…

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Laughter As Medicine with Josh Johnson 45:33

7M ago45:33

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We’re all familiar with the old saying ‘laughter is the best form of medicine’. Dig a little deeper and scientists and doctors are discovering more and more this to be true - laughter is a strong medicine - for our physical and mental health. When we are highly amused, this has physiological effects; it changes our body chemistry and brain function…

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Mind, Body Liberation with Michelle Hopewell 46:23

8M ago46:23

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Many of us feel uncomfortable in our bodies and skin. A negative body image can cause us to struggle in many ways such as; with depressive and anxiety symptoms, increased risk of suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, Interpersonal problems, alcohol and drug use and abuse, reduced physical activity, loss of sex drive, stress, social isolation, decreas…

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Ask The Expert: Moving Past What’s Holding You Back with Britt Frank 38:59

8M ago38:59

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Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a human behavior expert, licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of 'The Science of Stuck'. In The Happier Life Project's first Ask The Expert (a new monthly episode dedicated to answering listeners inquiry's on a certain topic), host Gabby puts your questions to Britt on how we can get unstuck from any area's in our lif…

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The Secret to Young, Taut Skin without Botox or Fillers with Danielle Collins 39:42

8M ago39:42

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Face yoga is a gentle form of strength training that targets working the 57 muscles in the head, shoulders and neck. Benefits include better circulation, stronger facial muscles, firmer skin and fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Face yoga exercises aim to tone and lift features, soften fine lines, and even reduce facial asymmetry… all the things we mi…

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Why Boundaries are Essential and How to Say No with Michelle Elman 39:27

8M ago39:27

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The importance of setting boundaries and saying no, is crucial to good mental health and wellness. It’s all too easy to say yes to everything, neglecting your own needs, especially if you are a people pleaser, and sometimes it feels like the easier option in the moment. However, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries will help you conserve your…

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Day 30: Be More Mindful with Generosity 6:18

10M ago6:18

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Generosity is turning away from self-centered actions and turning our time and attention to the needs of others. It does not have to be monetary, or material and can come in the form of simply giving someone your full undivided attention during a conversation, offering a smile to a stranger passing by, or helping someone with a task they are strugg…

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Day 29: Cultivating Contentment 10:40

10M ago10:40

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Contentment means to be happy with who you are, where you are, and what you have. We live in a world that continuously throws us curveballs and send us messages on why we shouldn’t be content. Mindfulness can help us cultivate a sense of inner well-being and self satisfaction, which allows us to feel content without needing validation from the outs…

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Day 28: A Practice for Letting Go 10:13

10M ago10:13

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The practice of mindfulness includes nine key pillars or attitudes, these are: non judging, gratitude, patience, a beginner's mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go, and generosity. The attitudes support each other and are deeply interconnected. Throughout the month of mindfulness challenge we have been making our way through these pilla…

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Day 27: A Meditation for Focus and Productivity 10:55

10M ago10:55

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This is a meditation for productivity and focus that will help you calm down, clear your mind and be more productive. Guided by mindfulness practitioner and founder of Mynd Andrew Swiney.By My Possible Self

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Day 26: Mindfulness In Your Morning Routine 7:58

10M ago7:58

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Start your day off in the best possible way by incorporating mindfulness into your morning routine. In today’s challenge host Gabby shares two short simple mindful exercises for the morning. If your day has already started then remember to do them the next day instead.By My Possible Self

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Day 25: Practicing Acceptance 11:43

10M ago11:43

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Acceptance means perceiving your experience and simply acknowledging it rather than judging it as good or bad. We all have a tendency to want to “become” something. We’re raised with the belief that we need to achieve something and become something or someone new. We need to make something of ourselves. These expectations might not be verbally stat…

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Day 24: Progressive Muscle Relaxation 13:27

10M ago13:27

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Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress-management mindfulness technique. The idea behind PMR is that there is a relationship between a person's mind and body. PMR can help relieve the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety, such as tight, aching muscles, by systematically tensing and releasing certain muscle groups in your body. Progressi…

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Day 23: Mindful Eating Pt 2 10:55

10M ago10:55

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Mindful eating is a technique to help you slow down, increase your awareness of your food, and promote healthy eating behaviors, while building a healthy relationship with food. In the second part of 2 episodes in the month of mindfulness challenge Gabby shares some ways to turn mindless eating into mindful eating and then guides you through an exe…

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Day 22: Mindful Eating Pt 1 7:06

10M ago7:06

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Mindful eating is all about being aware of how we feel when we eat. The benefits of being mindful of the food you eat can encourage better digestion, keep you full with less food, and influence wiser choices about what you eat in the future. It can also help you free yourself from unhealthy habits around food and eating. In todays challenge Gabby s…

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Day 21: Practicing Non-Striving 8:36

10M ago8:36

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Non-striving is one of the fundamental principles of mindfulness. It is a conscious decision to allow things in your life or in the world to be as they are, rather than always reacting to try to change things in the moment. With the mindfulness attitude, non-striving, there is no goal other than to be yourself. Non-striving is trying less and being…

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Day 20: Self Esteem Check In 11:27

10M ago11:27

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The five C's of self-esteem are: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and Caring. Day 20 in the month of mindfulness challenge give you the opportunity to check in and make note where you are and what you can do to improve your own scores for the five C's of self esteem. For this challenge you will need a pen and paper (or access to your …

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Day 19: Practicing Trust 12:52

10M ago12:52

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A basic part of learning to meditate is learning to trust yourself and your feelings. In mindfulness, we say that our bodies carry even more wisdom than our minds. In practicing the mindful attitude of trust, you are practicing taking responsibility for being yourself, learning to listen to and trust your own being.…

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Day 18: Welcoming In Positive Energy 13:59

10M ago13:59

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Host Gabby guides you through a meditation to examine your mindset, boost your mood and create and welcome in positive energy.By My Possible Self

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Day 17: A Beginner’s Mind For A Fresh Perspective 6:22

10M ago6:22

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A Beginner's Mind is an aspect of mindfulness that is very important. To have the beginner's mind is to look at things as if you were seeing them for the first time. A Beginner's mind can help us to see things in a new light, rather than automatically respond to them with the same old patterns of behavior—this is because we are “letting go” of and …

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Day 16: Eye of the Hurricane Meditation 10:18

10M ago10:18

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The Eye of the Hurricane meditation offers a way for you to disengage from the hectic world around you (the hurricane) and turn inward toward peace (the eye). The use of a hurricane as a metaphor guides you to explore inner peace by using your breath to become like the eye of the hurricane; the silent part of yourself that can become aware of chall…

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Day 15: Restoring Confidence 10:54

10M ago10:54

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Too many people suffer from low-self esteem and low confidence. Why? Because of negative thoughts. We can overcome negative thoughts by using meditation for self-confidence. Confidence means being clear-headed and feeling positive about your goals. Mindfulness can increase self-confidence as it allows you to become self-aware of your thoughts and h…

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Day 14: Body Scan 12:27

10M ago12:27

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The body scan is one of the most effective ways to begin a mindfulness meditation. The purpose is to tune in to your body—to reconnect to your physical self—and notice any sensations you're feeling without judgment. While many people find the body scan relaxing, done correctly, the body scan will build your ability to focus and be fully present in …

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Day 13: A Quick Meditation to Ease Unease 10:34

10M ago10:34

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Not everyone has time to incorporate hours of mindfulness into their daily life. But you can reap the benefits of meditation, even in short bursts. Host Gabby guides you through a quick mindful meditation exercise for when you feel uneasy; specifically to help to reduce and relieve symptoms of anxiety in the belly. Feeling like that sinking feeling…

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Day 12: 3 Ways to Transform Negative Thinking 4:08

10M ago4:08

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There are many different causes of negative thoughts, including stress, worry and upsetting life events. Mindfulness is a useful tool for noticing and extracting yourself from the cycle of unhelpful thoughts. In fact, research and science continue to point toward mindfulness leading to positive physical, mental and emotional changes in the brain an…

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Day 11: Practicing Patience 10:58

10M ago10:58

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When we meditate, we experiment with how to increase or develop patience each and every time we notice that the mind has wandered. In Day 11 of the Month of mindfulness Challenge, host Gabby offer's two mindful patience exercises for you to try. The first is simple practice you can do to build patience and help prepare for high-frustration moments …

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Day 10: Let’s Walk 6:32

10M ago6:32

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Mindful walking has the benefits of both exercising and incorporating mindfulness, which can in turn promote both your mental and physical well-being. Rather than trying to hurry to get from one location to another, a mindful walk allows you to pay attention to the sensations of your body, and use these sensations to note and appreciate your surrou…

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