Re-Release: Mindfulness — The Kool-Aid We All Must Drink

Happy Easter, Passover—or however you’re marking this season 🌿

WISE MIND is taking a short break, so we’re revisiting one of our earlier (and favourite) episodes: Mindfulness — the Kool-Aid we all must drink… or at least die trying.

In this episode, Raich and Maddy dive into the delightful paradox of mindfulness. Why does something that promises so much clarity and calm feel so hard to actually do? Raich compares it to “drinking the mindfulness Kool-Aid”—but what are we really buying into?

We explore:

The dialectic between mindfulness and mindlessness
The constant tug-of-war between past, present, and future
The science behind mindfulness (because who doesn’t love a brainy breakdown?)

We break down the three core mind states developed by Marsha M. Linehan:

Emotion Mind
Reasonable Mind
Wise Mind

And here’s the key takeaway: there are no “bad” mind states—just effective and ineffective ways of responding. (Your move.)

We also get practical (and a little cheeky), exploring everyday ways to practice mindfulness—including yes… mindfully going to the bathroom (WHAT THE HELLY! – Maddy).

Finally, we talk about how to cultivate Wise Mind—that sweet spot of balanced awareness—to help you navigate daily life with more clarity, resilience, and intention.

What is Mindfulness — DBT Skills Manual by Marsha Linehan
Wise Mind Worksheet (Megan Moorhead)

Mind States Worksheet
“Is This Wise Mind?” Meditation (YouTube)
Smiling Mind: www.smilingmind.com.au

We’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, collaborations, or just a hello:

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