Should Mindfulness Teachers Show Vulnerability?
In this episode, Sean Fargo explores the question: Should mindfulness teachers show vulnerability to build trust with their students? Sean shares his insights on how to balance authenticity with professionalism when teaching mindfulness. Drawing from his experience at Google and Spirit Rock, Sean explains the fine line between sharing personal challenges and maintaining credibility. Support the show Add your 5‑star review — this really helps others find us. Free Mindfulness Exercises:...
25 Okt 20247min
How to Make Mindfulness Relevant for Daily Life
How do you make mindfulness relevant to people’s daily lives so they stick with it? In this episode, Sean Fargo dives into the importance of making mindfulness and meditation accessible and meaningful. He offers practical strategies for helping students integrate mindfulness into their daily routines by personalizing it to their goals, emotions, and challenges. Learn how to move beyond cookie-cutter approaches to make mindfulness truly impactful. Support the show Add your 5‑star review — this...
23 Okt 20247min
How Do We Help Kids Feel Safe in Mindfulness?
In this episode, Sean Fargo shares essential strategies for creating safe mindfulness practices for kids. Whether you’re teaching in schools, at home, or in therapeutic settings, Sean breaks down how to ensure children feel safe and supported during mindfulness exercises. Drawing from over 15 years of experience, Sean explains how to create trust, use playful imagery, and keep practices trauma-sensitive while maintaining a fun and engaging environment. Timestamps: 0:50 – The importance ...
21 Okt 20249min
Can Mindfulness Really Help You Let Your Guard Down?
How long do you need to practice mindfulness before you feel truly safe? In this episode, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and a former Buddhist monk, shares valuable insights on how mindfulness can help you release fear, calm your emotions, and find a sense of refuge in the present moment. 🌿 Whether you're a mindfulness teacher or practitioner, this video provides practical tools to cultivate safety and connection, both with yourself and others. Mindfulness can ...
19 Okt 202410min
Teaching Mindfulness Is Simpler Than You Think - No Expertise Needed
Anyone can guide others in mindfulness, no matter their age or experience. Even a 5-year-old can teach mindfulness better than you think. In this episode, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises, makes a bold statement about how even a kindergartener can teach mindfulness. Through a touching story about his daughter, Sean explains why teaching mindfulness is simpler than most people realize. It’s not about enlightenment or complicated techniques—it’s about inviting people to be pre...
17 Okt 20248min
Finding Calm in Challenging Times | Mindfulness Hiking with Sean Fargo
feeling overwhelmed or stuck in challenging situations? In this episode, discover how to practice mindfulness even when life gets tough. Through real-life experiences from a hiking journey, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and a former Buddhist monk, teaches practical techniques to release resistance, embrace the moment, and find peace. With Sean’s wisdom and gentle guidance, you'll learn how to turn to mindfulness as a source of strength and resilience, no matter how difficult li...
10 Okt 20245min
Forgiveness Meditation: Let Go of Resentment and Embrace Love
Unlock the healing power of forgiveness with this humorous forgiveness meditation. In this unique and lighthearted approach, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and a former Buddhist monk, guides you through the practice of letting go while adding moments of humor. Whether you're working to forgive yourself or others, this funny meditation will help you release tension and find peace. Perfect for mindfulness teachers and practitioners, this meditation is an excellent tool to confiden...
8 Okt 202416min
Self Compassion When Life Is Hard | Mindful Hiking with Sean
Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in Yosemite with a heavy backpack. He uses the experience to illustrate how we can meet pain, frustration, and difficulty with kindness instead of judgment. He explores how mindfulness helps us stay present with unpleasant ...
6 Okt 20245min
