Nurturing Yourself While Serving Others, a Guided Meditation
The desire to serve others is deeply ingrained in healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals. But when giving becomes constant, it's easy to overlook the one person who also needs care—YOU. Overextension can lead to burnout, fatigue, and imbalance, making it harder to show up fully for those who rely on you. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to cultivate balance between service and self-care. Through mindful awareness and visualization, you’ll expl...
12 Mars 9min
How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 2 - Presence, Humility, and a Genuine Desire
Many aspiring mindfulness teachers struggle with self-doubt, fear of judgment, and imposter syndrome—wondering if they are truly qualified to guide others. What if confidence as a mindfulness teacher isn’t about having all the answers, but about embracing your own authenticity and lived experience? In Part 2 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares personal stories and insights into overcoming fear and stepping into mindfulness teaching with confidence. He exp...
10 Mars 22min
Trust Yourself as a Mindfulness Teacher, a Guided Meditation
Even the most experienced mindfulness teachers and professionals face self-doubt. Often times, questioning their abilities, wondering if they are guiding others “correctly,” or feeling like they aren’t enough. But what if confidence isn’t about perfection, but about embracing authenticity? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to release the weight of self-doubt and step fully into your unique presence as a mindfulness teacher. Through breath awareness, visualization, ...
5 Mars 7min
How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 1 - Compassion
The demand for mindfulness teachers has never been higher, but many aspiring teachers face self-doubt, fear of judgment, and uncertainty about where to begin. What does it truly take to teach mindfulness with confidence and credibility? In this first episode of a four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo lays the foundation for effective mindfulness teaching. He shares insights from his personal journey—including his time as a Buddhist monk—and introduces the first key aspect...
3 Mars 14min
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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 39min
