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Sep 2023
24m 7s

Being a mindful mama when everything aro...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

Mindfulness seems to be the IT word lately, but why does it feel so daunting and overwhelming? I welcome Helene Kusman who is a mom, yoga teacher, reiki healer, with a masters in education to discuss how to be a mindful mama and why it helps us in a chaotic world.

We discuss: 

  • Misconceptions about mindfulness
  • Building mindfulness into your life 
  • Mindfulness tips with newborns and beyond


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Do Helene's 5 day Meditation Challenge, find out more at helenekusman.com or connect on Instagram @helenekusman

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