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May 2025
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207 - Unravel Your Mind: Meditation Made...

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
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Improve your mental health with Barb & Michelle through practical mindfulness, meditation, and real talks with experts Jeff Warren and Tasha Schumann. from the Mind-Bod Adventure Pod. Build ease, trust, and lasting calm—one breath at a time.


In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, mindfulness experts Jeff Warren and Tasha Schumann join the conversation to explore how meditation can transform your mental and emotional wellbeing.


Meditation is often misunderstood, but at its core, it's the simple, consistent practice of returning to the present moment. This episode breaks down the myths, offering practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily life with trust, ease, and curiosity.


Barb shares how her decades-long journey with perfectionism was softened through meditation and self-compassion, while Michelle reflects on how her evolving practice continues to ground and empower her. Together with Jeff and Tasha, they dive into the power of presence, the importance of consistency, and the openness it takes to truly unravel your thoughts and emotions.


Whether you're new to meditation or returning with fresh intention, this episode will inspire and equip you to build a practice rooted in mental clarity, emotional resilience, and inner peace.


Here’s What We’re Exploring in This Episode:

Meditation Is Meant to Be Lived, Not Just Learned

Meditation isn’t just about sitting in silence—it’s about bringing mindful awareness into every part of life. Whether you’re on the dance floor or in a doctor’s office, real growth happens when your practice flows into the everyday.

There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Mental health and mindfulness look different for everyone—culturally, neurologically, and spiritually. The power lies in making meditation approachable, inclusive, and adaptable to your needs in each season of life.

 Trust and Safety Start Within

Inner safety is the foundation for meaningful growth. As you build self-trust through consistent practice, you become more grounded, open, and resilient—for yourself and your community.


The ordinary moments are extraordinary—just calling your mind to the present and embracing the now is enough. 💕


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