3615: Benefits of Mindfulness by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Emotional Health
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Episode 3615:
Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how mindfulness can transform emotional health, boost physical resilience, and deepen our connection to the present. Backed by research and real-life clinical applications, her insights show how simple practices like meditation can quiet the mind, reduce stress, and help us live with greater intention and clarity.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/benefits-of-mindfulness/
Quotes to ponder:
"Mindfulness is an incredible tool to help people understand, tolerate, and deal with their emotions in healthy ways."
"When we release judgment and learn to live in the moment, we increase our mental agility."
"Get out of our heads and learn to experience the world directly, experientially, without the relentless commentary of our thoughts."
Episode references:
Society for Humanistic Psychology: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-32
The Mindful Way Through Depression: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-through-Depression-Unhappiness/dp/1593851286
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3614: Glory Days by Chris Guillebeau on Mindfulness and Living in the Moment
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Episode 3614:
Chris Guillebeau unpacks why we often romanticize the past and chase “glory days” that never truly existed the way we remember them. By questioning nostalgia and emphasizing the present, he invites readers to create meaningful experiences today rather than dwell in filtered memories.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/glory-days/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sometimes we long for a version of the past that didn’t actually happen, at least not in the way we remember it."
"The best days of your life don’t have to be behind you. They can be right now, or just ahead."
"Memory is faulty, and nostalgia can be deceptive."
Episode references:
The Art of Non-Conformity: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Non-Conformity-Unconventional-Living/dp/0399536108
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3613: 5 Inspirations for Being in the Moment by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Meditation and Mindfulness
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Episode 3613:
Leo Babauta offers five vivid inspirations to help us reconnect with the present moment, from the playful focus of children to the mindful precision of Zen monks. Through relatable examples and simple wisdom, he reminds us that joy and calm are found not in overthinking, but in fully engaging with what's right in front of us.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/5-inspirations-for-being-in-the-moment/
Quotes to ponder:
"Children. There’s no one better at being present than a child."
"Be like a cat."
"The Zen state is the sweeping."
Episode references:
Alan Watts - Quote Source: https://www.alanwatts.org
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3612: From Age to Achievement, it's Mind Over Matter by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
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Episode 3612:
Jay and Heather Harrington explore how age, success, and well-being are all shaped more by mindset than by biology or circumstance. Drawing from Ellen Langer’s “Counterclockwise Study” and Steven Pressfield’s work on resistance, they show how internal belief and mental habits can profoundly transform our physical vitality and personal achievement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/mind-over-matter
Quotes to ponder:
"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter."
"Thinking that we are old and frail or young and vibrant, therefore, can each be their own self-fulfilling prophecy."
"The only thing that stands between you and your dream is your mind."
Episode references:
The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026
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3611: Living Small in a Big World by Kerry Ogden on Minimalism and True Fulfillment
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Episode 3611:
Kerry Ogden invites us to reconsider our relationship with space, stuff, and self-worth by sharing her personal journey from minimalist living to a sprawling Victorian home - and back again. With insights on gratitude, simplicity, and intentionality, she reminds us that true fulfillment often comes from owning less and experiencing more.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerryogden.com/2016/08/decluttering/
Quotes to ponder:
"Detaching from stuff requires psychological fortitude. It takes courage to trust that you have enough, that you are enough."
"Minimalism is a mindset. It’s about living intentionally."
"The real joys in life come from collecting experiences, not things."
Episode references:
Love's Executioner by Irvin D. Yalom: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Executioner-Other-Tales-Psychotherapy/dp/0060958340
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308
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