The Aware Mind

In this episode, Sarah's guest, Missy Frisch, discuss the ways Mindset and Mindfulness support our mental wellbeing. These tools can make or break our emotional balance and clarity of thinking. What if an expert in mindset and an expert in mindfulness came together to talk about how these tools foster motivation, heal us emotionally and improve our relationships? Sarah and Missy share that anxiety comes up when we want to control something we cannot control and that confidence is simply a mindset we can shift with three important steps.  Missy Frisch's website: https://missyfrischcoaching.comImportant links:Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comTSD Mindfulness Coach Certification https://www.tsdmind.orgThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her former co-host, Jacob, discuss the possible hypothetical outcomes of Donald Trump learning the practice of mindfulness. Would he lie less? Would he treat women better? Would he still have run for president? How would a mindfulness practice change the thinking of someone like Donald Trump? Sarah also shares some revealing research about people with narcissistic traits practicing mindfulness. The results of these studies might surprise you. They certainly perplexed the researchers who conducted the trials.  Please share this episode if you like the content!Here is a link to an article outlining the various types of narcissism: https://tinyurl.com/ycks747n“Do bigger egos mean bigger presence? Facets of grandiose narcissism and mindfulness” Current Psychology; 2022 “Pathological narcissism and psychological distress: The mediating effects of vitality, initiative, and mindfulness” Personality and Individual Differences; 2022“Does mindfulness meditation increase empathy? An experiment” Self and Identity; 2017Important links:Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: http://www.sarahvallely.com The Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aware_mind_podcast/TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center http://www.tsdmind.org Jacob's Personal Training website http://www.jacobderossett.com Jacob's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/9yykwne9This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching. Sponsorded by RENVA Turmeric Shakes

In this episode, Sarah's guest, Kim Thiel, and Sarah discuss the way mindfulness meditation can change the structure of your brain so you can better process your emotions, focus, and regulate your nervous system. Additionally, Kim talks about overcoming negative self-talk and finding clarity about her life's purpose. Kim is a blogger and fellow podcaster who helps women find peace, joy and contentment in the single life. Our culture often leads us to believe that we are more worthy if we are in a relationship, however, this is not so. Kim is "unapologetically uncoupled". Listen and learn surprising things that can happen to you on a meditation retreat and how a meditation practice can help you.Kim Theil's website: https://courageouslyindependent.com/Important links:Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comTSD Mindfulness Coach Certification https://www.tsdmind.orgThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah shares eight vital tips for setting boundaries. Learn whether you need to discuss your boundaries with others first, how anger should or shouldn't play a role, and how to set up a four-column prep guide for your boundary setting.  Also, explore the reasons we can forgive someone and have firm boundaries with them simultaneously. Overcoming your fears of what will happen when you set boundaries is the most difficult aspect of this practice, so mindfulness of discomfort is key to easing through any anxiety. Handout for "Boundary Setting": https://www.tsdmind.org/_files/ugd/8bdf26_4bf2e2c6b8d34a73a676149fc3f1e469.pdfImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah talks to you straight about when to set boundaries, why to set them, and how emotional immaturity in others can challenge your boundaries. Learn why being defensive is the opposite to healthy boundary setting and why some people confuse boundary setting with being controlling. Boundaries are often challenging to set for those of us who have experienced relationship trauma, so Sarah explains why this could be the case for you too.  If you liked The Aware Mind's previous episodes on emotional immaturity, you will be a fan of this two-part series on boundaries as well. Handout for "Emotionally Immaturity": https://www.tsdmind.org/_files/ugd/8bdf26_676fc2f475fb420f9e75007d4e64d55c.pdfImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

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This episode was recorded in front of a live audience. Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss the kinds of stress the US Presidential election is creating and whether this stress could be causing you chronic anxiety. Chronic anxiety can have an effect on your physical health and you deserve to feel better emotionally. There are ways to break the cycle of worry and emotional turmoil.  If you sometimes feel helpless, betrayed, afraid or even grief this year, this episode shares ways to move through these waves of discomfort with more ease and calmness. Creating community and taking media breaks are a few ways to do this. Breese Annable’s Website This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah covers eight signs of emotional MATURITY, as well as ways to heal from a parent (or other relationship) who is emotionally harsh or dismissive. Identifying the people in your life who are emotionally mature and making time to connect with them, is key to healing. Setting boundaries is also instrumental in regaining a safe space for you to grow and heal. Sarah walks listeners through best practices for setting boundaries. Sarah also explains what getting stuck playing roles can do to impede your healing journey. As well as, how hanging on to healing fantasies can interfere with forward growth. Sarah discusses Dr. Gibson's book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents." If it is your parent who is emotionally immature, the effects can be especially hard.Handout for "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents": http://curioushealing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ACEIP_exercises.pdfImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah covers eight signs of emotional immaturity and shows how being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally immature can be traumatic. Understanding these eight signs of emotional immaturity will help you identify where you end and the other person begins, which is the start of any healing journey for emotional abandonment. Explosive anger, self-absorption, and discomfort with disagreement are a few examples. Sarah discusses Dr. Gibson's book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents." If it is your parent who is emotionally immature, the effects can be especially hard. Handout for "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents": http://curioushealing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ACEIP_exercises.pdfImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and Mike Comparetto are back at it. Mike, a licensed therapist, and Sarah, a trauma and anxiety coach, demystify the subject of self-worth. Much of the information available on this subject is somewhat vague, however, Mike and Sarah detail exactly how lack of self-worth shows up in our lives. Some examples include putting pressure on yourself not to make a mistake, second-guessing your financial status, and disappointment in your physical abilities. Sarah and Mike also explain why lack of self-worth develops when you are a children and how you can rebuild your sense of self-worth. You are not going to want to miss this episode! Mike Comparetto's Free Anxiety Recovery CourseSarah's video course on Youtube Sarah's Worthiness ExercisesTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, July 20, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah describes in detail the RAIN technique for disengaging from, separating yourself from and separating yourself from your own thinking.  If you learn and use this technique you won't feel as mentally drained and feel physically more energetic. You will feel as though you have taken back being in charge of your life, versus your mind and thoughts pulling you in a million directions. This technique involves four steps and will give you the teachings you need to enhance your understanding of the Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation.Sarah's video course on Youtube This course is designed to work with coaching. Contact Sarah through her websites below if you are interested in coaching.Sarah's list of types of thinkingSarah's list of 300 emotionsTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, July 20, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThis episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Eliza Meadows, discuss the unique techniques of somatic healing and its powerful benefits. Somatic healing involves soothing your nervous system in the midst of something uncomfortable. This discomfort can include emotional pain, fear, traumatic memory, or feelings of anxiety. Eliza is a licensed therapist and a certified Organic Intelligence Somatic Coach. Eliza explains the fundamentals of this method, which has been branched off from "Somatic Experience". Eliza Meadows website: https://www.elizameadows.com/ Organic Intelligence website: https://organicintelligence.org/ Sarah's Somatic Healing Exercises sheetTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, May 18, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah highlights the amazing realities of our inner voice, as described by Ethan Kross in his book "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It".  Learn the truth behind why, we as humans, evolved to have an inner voice and what its original use was.  And be introduced to the seven methods Kross suggests we use to distance ourselves from our inner voice to help us become more calm, centered, and fulfilled. Buy Chatter by Ethan Kross on AmazonTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, April 20, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Breese Annable, Coach and Therapist, discuss the ten most common traits of imposter syndrome. Originally associated more with women, recent research shows that just as many men have imposter Syndrome as women. Find out why your nervous system gets triggered when you publicly receive an award or praise. Find out you try to hide your accomplishments and struggle with confidence in your career. Imposter syndrome could also be the reason you avoid negotiating higher pay. It's worth finding out how to heal your sense of worth.Breeses website: www.drbreeseannable.com Sensational Meditation for Children on AmazonTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, April 20, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and a married couple, who are clients of hers discuss how to build emotional intimacy. They share about how, although previously mystifying,  vulnerability, is something they better understand now and depend on to feel close and secure in their relationship. They say understanding their own emotions and asking questions about their spouse's emotions has helped them build more emotional connection in their relationship. They also share what they do when they are triggered at the same time, that helps them communicate and heal together. Listen and learn how Sarah's tool C.A.R.E (Checking in, Awareness, Reflection and Empathy) can transform your relationship.Sarah's Tool: CARESarah's Tool: Emotional ClustersTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Join us, March 16, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Eliza Meadows, discusses their personal experiences getting to their own mindfulness practices. Learn why meditation retreats are transformative and why learning how to meditate without recorded guidance can launch your practice to new levels. Also, learn statistics about how meditation reduces anxiety and depression, improves pain management, and decreases your implicit biases.  Find out the ins and outs of a traditional mindfulness practice and how you can overcome some of the common challenges starting and maintaining your practice. Eliza is a licensed mental health counselor, certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction™ meditation teacher, and certified nutritionist. Eliza's Website: www.elizameadows.comTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, March 16, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, two of Sarah's clients, Brian and Ali, share their personal experiences leveraging mindfulness to facilitate their own emotional healing. Experiences of fear, insecurity, shame and worry are really messy and can leave us feeling confused about how to feel better. Sarah's guests do a wonderful job sharing how they came to understand their fears and insecurities in a way they never had before; and how to heal away thoughts about "I am not good enough" and other worry thinking. Ali and Brian's honest and open explanations of their personal experiences will leave you inspired to create heal your own mind and heart. Sarah's coaching and class package: https://www.tsdmind.org/product-page/six-class-and-six-coaching-sessionsAli's Website: https://www.alightinsight.com/ Sarah's PDF tool: List of FearsSarah's PDF tool: Fear exercisesSarah's PDF tool: Insecurity and Self-compassionTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, February 17, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Mike Comparetto, discuss the actions you can take to reach your highest potential. Mike shares his "Motivation Equation" which shows how you can tip the balance towards moving in the direction you intend. Sarah shares "Procrastination Hacks," such as the two-minute launch and identifying what drives your avoidance. Both, Sarah and Mike, talk about the importance of self-compassion and how getting down on yourself for not accomplishing your goals can actually make things worse, not better. Don't miss this episode and share it with a friend who you think will benefit from the content. Mike Comparetto's website: www.StriveOn.meSarah's PDF tool: Mindfulness of ProcrastinationTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, February 17, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Joanie Lamb, child and family expert, discuss the ways our phone apps keep us going back to our phones instead of using other ways to entertain or soothe ourselves. This all has to do with dopamine and can be reversed with a routine dopamine cleanse. Learn the signs of smartphone addiction and hear alarming statistics on human's smartphone use across the globe. And better understand the impact electronics have on our children and how families can set boundaries around mobile devices. You are sure to walk away from this episode with practical suggestions for your own smartphone use.Joanie Lamb's website: centerforinspirededucation.comSarah's PDF tool: Setting Boundaries Around Smartphone Use American Academy of Pediatrics: Electronics PlanTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, January 20, 2024. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss the many reasons we experience anxiety and stress during the holidays. However, there are ways to show up for yourself that will leave you feeling more whole and relaxed, instead of frustrated and exhausted. Learn the differences between "stress" and "anxiety", so you can better determine what you are experiencing. And find out why validating your stress and anxiety is the first step to soothing yourself. Also, find out what prep work is needed for setting good boundaries with others. As well as, the three options you have when you truly move into acceptance about what lies ahead.  This episode is jam-packed with good tips that you won't want to miss. Share this episode with others.Dr. Breese Annable's website: www.livingbalanceavl.comTSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center FREE monthly meditation group meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM New York Time/3:00 PM London Time. Third Saturday of each month. Join us, November 18th. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupImportant links:TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center https://www.tsdmind.orgSarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: https://www.sarahvallely.comThe Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TSD_Mindfulness/This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching for people with past trauma, anxiety and depression disorders, business leaders, and people who work in the helping professions (i.e. counselors, healers and yoga and meditation teachers).