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).

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Mike Comparetto, a licensed therapist, discuss the reasons why doing "emotional work" lowers your anxiety. Emotional work involves identifying specific words to describe your emotions, being mindful of your body during emotions, being aware of your thinking during emotions and supporting yourself with validation and compassion. If you are curious about broadening your emotional spectrum as a means of soothing your nervous system, moving into acceptance, and decreasing your anxiety, then this is the episode for you. Mike is an expert in his field and offers wonderful suggestions you will not want to miss. Mike Comparetto's website: www.StriveOn.me Download Sarah's Emotional Clusters (Emotions Chart): https://tinyurl.com/3mdxh2ksTSD 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/grouImportant 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 Emelda De Coteau, Mindfulness Coach, discuss the importance of taking a pause when you are met with difficulty and giving yourself compassion. So often situations cause us to spiral down emotionally and cause our nervous system to engage. These moments are a struggle for most of us. However, there are ways to pull yourself out of the darkness and lift yourself up when you need it most. Sarah and Emelda address the myths about why giving yourself grace can lower your productivity. These two mindfulness coaches speak about how to overcome the challenge of simply taking a pause and showing up for yourself. As well as, explain in detail what self-compassion is and how to practice it. Emelda is a Certified Mindfulness Coach through Sarah's coaching program TSD Mindfulness Coach training and Certification: https://www.tsdmind.org/certification Listen to Emelda De Coteau on The Aware Mind published February 10, 2023Follow Emelda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenmotherhoodlooksdifferent/ Download Sarah's 8-Minute Self-Compassion Exercises: https://tinyurl.com/28awbskpTSD 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 Saturdays, October 21 and November 18th. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupOnline Book Club discussion TBA.Important 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 introduces a new "disorder" experts are getting behind and spearheading a movement to include in the DSM. Self-love Deficit Disorder shows up when we ignore our own needs to fill other people's needs. SLDD also looks like a struggle to understand what your emotions are and express them to others. These are also the qualities attributed to codependence, however, listen and learn why the term "codependence" might be outdated. We can all gain from more self-love but how do we support ourselves to be more self-accepting and prioritize our own needs? Listen and learn how you can be more mindful of how your past has set you up to ignore your needs and how you can heal and change. TSD 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 Saturdays, September 16, October 21 and November 18th. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupOnline Book Club discussion TBA.Important 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 Stacey Curnow, a licensed couples therapist and relationship expert, break down what happens within our nervous systems when we enter conflict. Learn if it is best to address the issue in the moment or wait until later. Find out what soothes your nervous system and how to help your partner soothe theirs. Stacy discusses the importance of making agreements and a plan with your partner beforehand, so you know your options when conflict arises. Share this episode with your partner and talk about it together! Download "Fire Drill" PDF Stacey's therapy website: http://www.ashevillefamilycounseling.com/Stacey's online program website: https://repairyourrelationshiponline.com/TSD 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 Saturdays, September 16, October 21 and November 18th. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupOnline Book Club discussion TBA.Important 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).Sponsored by RENVA Turmeric Shakes

In this episode, Sarah details Brene Brown's latest book "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience". In this book Brene highlights 87 emotions, explaining what these emotions truly mean and gives advice on what we can do to experience these emotions in the healthiest way possible. Learn ways to minimize worry and learn techniques for supporting your sense of self-worth. And since it is Brene Brown, there of course is wonderful advice about vulnerability and feelings of shame. Learn how to feel more at peace by leaning into your emotions in a way that leaves you feeling better instead of worse.   Brene Brown's List of 87 Human EmotionsSarah Vallely's Chart 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. Saturdays, August 19, September 16, October 21 etc. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupOnline Book Club discussion TBA.Important 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, unpack what it means to have biases, especially the ones that are self-defeating. Do you know what your core beliefs are? For most people, these beliefs are completely unconscious. However, with mindfulness, you can uncover these beliefs and see how they act as a hurdle to you achieving your goals and becoming your best self.   Research shows it takes just a few minutes of mindfulness practice to overcome your cognitive biases that are negatively affecting your confidence and causing stress. Listen and learn many techniques for transcending your negative core beliefs and increasing your sense of self-worth.  Mike Comparetto's website: www.StriveOn.meLink to a list of core beliefs.TSD 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. Saturdays, August 19, September 16, October 21 etc. Register at https://www.tsdmind.org/groupOnline Book Club discussion TBA.Important 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).