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Fresh insights and tips on the art and science of teaching mindfulness, for new and wannabe mindfulness teachers. Discover ways to teach meditation, manage groups, integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-compassion practices and much more. Feel free to email us anytime on shamash((at))learnmindfulness.co.uk with your questions or feedback, or visit shamashalidina.com or teachmindfulnessonline.com for more free content and programs.
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Mindful Conversations is a series of conversations hosted by international bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Shamash Alidina and fellow bestselling author and storytelling expert, Calvin Niles. Together with some of their wisest friends and colleagues, they mindfully explore old and contemporary subjects to help their listeners lead richer and more meaningful lives. Series 1 - Mindfulness, ACT and the Hero's Journey Series 2 - Mindfulness, Wisdom, Compassion and AI
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In March 2016 I was diagnosed with incurable cancer and my world stopped. The process of rebuilding my life has led me to believe that living with cancer is so much more than treatment and scans. We can only truly thrive if we take an holistic approach to our healing that involves paying attention to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, relationships and rest. In this podcast, I talk with some of the greatest minds about techniques and practices we can adopt to live a full and happy life despit ...
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That’s right, For Dummies has turned 20! In November 1991, "DOS For Dummies" rolled off the press with 7,500 units and the yellow-and-black machine has not stopped since. Not even those closest to the brand could have anticipated the profound effect the brand would have on publishing and pop culture – everything from books to sound bites and placements in major motion pictures. But 20 years and 200 million books later, For Dummies is the most widely recognized reference series in the world a ...
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In this episode, we explore the bigger picture of what we've learnt about AI, humanity, philosophy and spirituality in this season. Calvin is sharing with us from sunny Barbados, and reflects on the concept of 'creative destruction' in nature and its parallels with technology and AI. We ponder the potential evolutionary shift in humanity with the a…
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In this special episode of Mindful Conversations, we delve into the fascinating neuroscience of manifestation, the true secret to happiness, and the power of the human mind. Hosts Shamash and Calvin, along with their guests Dr. James Doty and Alex Nunn, introduce themselves and discuss their interests in topics like AI, happiness, and compassion. T…
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Trevor Murphy has run several animation companies, hiring dozens of staff. In the last decade, he's focused his attention on spirituality and service. He's illustrated several books. In this episode, Trevor shares his feelings on AI and its impact on humanity. He discusses the fear surrounding AI and how it is often portrayed in a negative light. T…
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Join us for a captivating exploration of AI's influence on the human experience in "Mindful Conversations Episode 8" Host Calvin Niles, mindfulness expert Shamash Alidina, and special guest Trevor Murphy engage in a thought-provoking dialogue.Discover the transformative power of AI in healthcare, entertainment, and beyond, along with the ethical co…
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In this episode, we talk to Lucy Kimbell, Professor of Contemporary Design Practices at Central Saint Martins, about the intersection of design thinking and artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how design thinking can be used to create more mindful and compassionate AI systems, and how AI can be used to support design thinking processes. Lucy s…
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In this podcast episode of "Mindful Conversations," hosts Calvin and Shamash discuss their reflections on AI, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and their impact on society. They highlight seven insights they have gathered from their interviews: Positive AI Applications: They have found that people with good intentions are creating projects using AI …
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Join hosts Shamash and Calvin on "Mindful Conversations" as they delve deep into a captivating discussion with the tech-savvy and fascinating Cynthia Phelps, PhD who holds a degree in neuroscience. This episode offers listeners a chance to understand the power of AI in nurturing our emotional well-being and inner dialogue. Key Highlights: Cynthia's…
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In this fascinating episode, Yip Ta, a passionate advocate for technology, particularly AI and Web3, shares her vision for a better future. Join us as Yip explains and explores the potential of AI to tackle complex global issues and promote women's empowerment and wellbeing. Yip emphasizes the power of AI as a tool to support human reasoning and cr…
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In this next episode, we have an engaging conversation about the insights of our last guest, Kenley, a technology and mindfulness enthusiast who takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of AI and its intriguing potential connection to mindfulness, compassion and consciousness. We kick-start our conversation by discussing the principles of…
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The episode discussed a conversation with Kenley about technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Kenley expressed a positive outlook on both technology and AI, emphasizing its potential to induce a spiritual mind state known as samadhi The concept of brain scans and AI's ability to reconstruct images based on brain activity was explored, with th…
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The AI revolution beckons a new era for humankind. It is more important than ever to approach this new frontier with mindfulness and compassion. In season 2 of Mindful Conversations, we'll put society on the hero's journey of transformation, and explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of artificial intelligence. Each episode …
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Ways for mindful teachers to build confidence in simple and practical ways. Want to build your confidence as a Qualified Mindful Teacher? Then check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Qualify to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashal…
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How can you use the principles of mindfulness and ACT to build confidence? Are you a Qualified Mindful Teacher? The check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Qualify to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily…
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What are the pros and cons of using Facebook? What could you use to bring together courses and community. Set up your own Mighty Network*: https://www.mightynetworks.com/?via=shamash Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsle…
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Learn all about mindful community building and why I love it so much! Are you part of a mindful community or have you started one? Want to join our Qualified Mindful Teacher Community? Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly news…
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Why bother assessing your classes? What are the best ways to do it? Are surveys a good idea? Find out today! Want support as a Mindfulness Teacher? Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.…
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Why teach mindfulness on zoom? What's the pros and cons? Should you teach mindfulness in-person or on Zoom? What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily Mindfulness Club for daily live meditation for £1. https://www.…
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How can you help your class be more mindful in a fun and easy way? Find out today! Get in touch to join our community for Mindfulness Teachers if you're already qualified. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily…
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Life is the greatest meditation. Find out why! What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily Mindfulness Club for daily live meditation for £1. https://www.dailymindfulnessclub.com/trial 📸 Follow me on Instagram - htt…
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What do you do if someone is experiencing a lot of emotion after one of your meditations? What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily Mindfulness Club for daily live meditation for £1. https://www.dailymindfulnesscl…
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Teaching is the best way of learning! Learn how to go about doing this, especially if you're very nervous to teach. And why teaching regularly is a great habit for you and your personal growth. Free today only: Intro to Teach Mindfulness Academy What to learn to Teach Mindfulness with Shamash? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to le…
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What is the big deal about storytelling? And what is mindful storytelling? How do groups go on the Hero's Journey? Find out in today's episode Free introduction event to our new paid community on 28th Oct 2021: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/calling-all-mindfulness-teachers-a-new-community-for-you-tickets-198235556887 What to Teach Mindfulness? Che…
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What are the key principles when it comes to finding students to teach? Why do we need to focus on one area? And how come social media doesn't work as well as we'd like? How could challenges and communities help to find more work? Find out in this week's episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/…
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Why are values so important? What are their benefits? What's more powerful than just choosing values from a list? What's the values writing exercise? Find out more in today's episode. Message me on email or via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter to ask about the Teach Mindfulness Academy. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnl…
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Why bother being creative in mindfulness sessions? How can you be more creative? If you change a 'standard' 8-week course with your creativity, how can you still be fully evidence-based with what you're sharing, so you know your students and clients will be benefiting from what you're sharing? Find out in today's episode on teaching mindfulness cre…
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Which of the four elements of mindfulness are developed when guiding the lake meditation? How can you help deepen your students experience of the lake meditation? How does it help them to tap into their inner stillness? Email shamash(at)learnmindfulness.co.uk to enquire about more info if you want to join our mindful teacher community. --- Send in …
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What is mindful journalling? What's the best way to do it? And how can you encourage your classes to journal? What are the benefits? How can journalling be good for your emotional and even physical health? https://teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message…
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What is kindfulness? What are the best ways to share kindfulness with others? Why is it important? Find out in this episode. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily Mindfulness Club for daily live meditation for…
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What role does music have when teaching mindfulness and ACT to others? Want to learn more? 📧 Sign up for my weekly newsletter here - https://shamashalidina.com ⭐️ Join the Daily Mindfulness Club for daily live meditation with us. https://www.dailymindfulnessclub.com/trial 📸 Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shamashalidina 👍🏽 Connec…
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What is emotional pain? How do you help students to identify the difference between pain and suffering? Want to learn to teach mindfulness? Check out this freebie - https://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message
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I share some tips and advise on a mindful approach to physical pain. I was going through a big headache as I recorded this episode, so was speaking from direct experience! https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message
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What is mindful movement? Is it essential in mindfulness classes? Do I need to be highly qualified to share it? Find out in this week's episode! Want to learn to Teach Mindfulness and join our community? Apply here: https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message…
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