Lead with Loving-Kindness, a Guided Meditation
Teaching mindfulness is more than just guiding practices. It’s about forming real, meaningful connections. But when exhaustion, self-doubt, or difficult student dynamics arise, how do we continue showing up with love, empathy, and presence? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to strengthen your connection with your mindfulness students through the practice of loving-kindness. By first offering yourself compassion and care, you create space to extend warmth, presence,...
26 Helmi 9min
The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Pain and Discomfort
Can mindfulness truly help with pain relief? This powerful episode explores how mindfulness can shift our relationship with pain—both physical and emotional. Drawing from scientific insights, this episode dives into practical techniques that can reduce pain perception and promote healing. We also discuss key takeaways from You Are Not Your Pain by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman, a groundbreaking book on using mindfulness to navigate chronic pain. Whether you’re experiencing disc...
22 Helmi 26min
Healing the Healer, a Guided Meditation
Burnout can slowly dim the passion that once fueled our work, leaving us feeling disconnected and exhausted. As healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals, we dedicate ourselves to others. But how often do we pause to replenish our own energy? This guided meditation of Mindfulness Exercises Podcast invites you to step back, breathe, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your work. Through mindfulness, you will be encouraged to cultivate resilience, gratitude, and self-...
19 Helmi 14min
The Link Between Mindfulness and Artistic Expression with Marni Freedman
In this inspiring episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the deep connection between mindfulness and creativity. Joined by Marni Freedman, a writing coach and therapist for artists who also runs the San Diego Writing Festival, they discuss how slowing down, creating space, and cultivating presence can unlock deeper creative expression. Mindfulness allows creativity to flow naturally by helping artists, writers, and musicians quiet self-doubt and connect with their t...
17 Helmi 39min
Structure Mindfulness Retreats for Both New and Experienced Meditators
When designing a mindfulness retreat, one key question arises: Does the previous experience of the participants matter? Should a retreat for beginners look different from one for experienced practitioners? How much structure is needed versus allowing space for organic practice? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the balance between guidance and openness when leading mindfulness retreats. He shares practical approaches to ensuring retreats are engaging an...
14 Helmi 21min
Lead a Mindfulness Retreat That Fits Busy Lives
In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the concept of mindfulness day retreats—structured mindfulness experiences that allow participants to immerse in deep practice while returning home at night. Sean shares practical strategies for structuring day retreats, ensuring continuity between sessions, and fostering deep mindfulness even with the break between days. Whether you're considering leading your first retreat or looking for ways to deepen your...
12 Helmi 19min
The Role of Mindfulness in Chronic Pain Management (and Why It Works)
In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for alleviating chronic pain. While pain itself is a physical experience, our relationship to it often creates unnecessary suffering. Through mindfulness, we can learn to soften resistance, shift our perception, and cultivate a gentler awareness of the body—offering relief without avoidance. Whether you experience chronic pain yourself or support others on their healing ...
10 Helmi 15min
The Real Purpose of Mindfulness
In this thought-provoking episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions about mindfulness: that it’s about clearing the mind, suppressing emotions, or striving for constant calm. Instead, true mindfulness is about meeting whatever arises—thoughts, emotions, and sensations—with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode will challenge the way you think about your mindfuln...
6 Helmi 11min
