No matter what emotions are brought up for you during the holiday season, the mindfulness techniques explored in this episode will leave you feeling relaxed even when the holiday brings challenges like tricky family dynamics, the difficulty of disconnecting from work, and the loneliness that can arise at even the most joyful times of year. Notice them, name ... Show More
Jul 28
The stuff I'm here to study: Life on life on life, by Nalini Nadkarni
Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 21
You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and liv ... Show More
34m 13s
Jul 14
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes ... Show More
39m 59s
Dec 2021
Reduce Stress, Day 3 Manage Top Holiday Stressors
During this busy time of year, peace can seem elusive. Yet, it's often what we seek the most. This week, ease yourself into a peaceful haven every day with meditation techniques and inspiration to feel at peace this holiday season. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, Mana ... Show More
10m 1s
Nov 2024
Inner Work & Holiday Harmony: How to heal in hard times
Join Harmony Slater, Russell Case, and guest Patrick Belisle for a heartfelt discussion on navigating the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. In this episode, Patrick, a personal development expert and fundraiser, shares insights from his work with the Hoff ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2023
Breathing Technique the Dalai Lama Does, Day 3 Holiday Mindset: Release Negative Thoughts Meditations
Release stress instantly with a breathing technique His Holiness the Dalai Lama does, while you foster a peaceful presence, and share the serenity of the season. This week, we launch into a theme to help you release negative thoughts. The holidays are upon us and we're getting re ... Show More
15m 1s