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THE MINDFULNESS HABIT with Kirsty O'Brien

78 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Hosted by Kirsty O'Brien, The Mindfulness habit is the podcast that talks business growth and personal growth. Each week you will hear real life stories from thought leaders and entrepreneurs on how they are cultivating a mindful state of mind in business and life. Create the habits that help you build a business you love leading and create a life you love living.

Kirsty O'Brien is a highly regarded executive coach with over 17 years experience, with a mindfulness based approach.
www.teamko.com.au
www.instagram.com/kirstyobrienofficial

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77 : Business lessons learned from COVID-19 with Alana & Co

May 30, 2022 19:20 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Welcome to the first episode of a series of interviews with entrepreneurs reflecting on the lessons they learned from COVID-19.  Today I am speaking with Alana from Alana & Co, a New Zealand based maker of hand poured and hand crafted soy candles. Alana turned her hobby into a business in the middle of the lockdown in August 2021.In this episode Alana shares her experience of starting a business in lockdown, the power of collaborations and what she has learnt about herself along the way. ...

76 : A quick grounding practice

May 18, 2022 19:48 - 8 minutes - 8.53 MB

When you get stuck in your head too much you become ungrounded. Grounding brings you back to your back and centers your energy.  This short breathing practice (less than 5 mins) will help you come back to your body and bring your attention to the present moment.  You can use this simple grounding technique anytime throughout the day when you feel your mind racing and your energy becoming fatigued.  www.teamko.com.au www.kirstyobrienofficial.com.au

75 : A medi for tight and tense muscles

April 13, 2022 10:32 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MB

This short practice will help you to calm a racing mind and relax tense and tight muscles.  Throughout the day we can become unaware of how much tension we are holding in parts of our body. This stored tension affecting our mental clarity, overall wellbeing and sleep quality. As you focus on your breathing you can create a safe space for your mind and body. Calming the mind helps the muscles to relax and tension released.   A few minutes nothing to do, nowhere to be.  Connect with me : ww...

74 : Reinvigorate a tired team

March 16, 2022 20:24 - 26 minutes - 16.3 MB

How can a business thrive when it’s team is exhausted? Burnout has become a key issue for business throughout the pandemic and impacts owners and employees in all industries and roles. This episode is a recording of my free lunch + learn session REINVIGORATE A TIRED TEAM, that was ran as a part of the NSW Small Business Month initiative in march 2022. Over the next 25 minutes you will gain some valuable insights and actionable strategies to bring a new focus to your leadership and         ...

73 : A quick breathing practice to get you out of your head

March 02, 2022 02:47 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

We tend to get really good at thinking that we end up spending most of our day stuck in our heads and disconnected from our hearts. When the body relaxes the mind calms and the heart opens. In that space we are able to experience more wellbeing, deepened connection, clarity of thought. An open heart is a cheerleader and friend.  In this episode I take you through a very quick breathing practice using the mantra RELAX THE BODY TO CALM THE MIND. CALM THE MIND TO OPEN THE HEART. Helping you to...

72 : Daydreaming as a business strategy

February 23, 2022 00:28 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

Our mind is constantly wandering and in this episode I share how knowing when to set your mind free is a powerful tool in business. Strategic daydreaming, rather than wasting time,  actually helps us to solve problems, unlock our creativity and think without limitations.  Connect with me on Insta : www.instagram.com/kirstyobrienofficial Free resources for mindful entrepreneurship : 

71 : 4 tips to build healthy boundaries in your business

February 16, 2022 00:38 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB

Healthy boundaries are the key to creating a business you love leading and a life you love living. In the daily running of your business it can be easy to say yes to everything and end up depleted and stressed. Creating and maintaining boundaries are crucial to your success. In this episode I share  4 tips for building healthy boundaries in your biz and protecting your energy as an entrepreneur. 1. Choose your partnerships carefully 2. Stop being on call 24/7 3. Set time limits 4. Have c...

70 : Managing self doubt as an entrepreneur

February 03, 2022 11:14 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MB

Self doubt is a natural part of life but as an entrepreneur it's vital you learn how to challenge your thinking so that you build the confidence you need to succeed. In this episode I share a simple exercise to help you stop self doubt in it's tracks and change the way you talk to yourself. Free resources for mindful entrepereneurship _ www.teamko.com.au/stresstools Follow me www.instagram.com/kirstyobrienofficial

69 : LIFE AUDIT - free coaching tool for powerful goal setting

January 27, 2022 12:29 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MB

It's the first episode of 2022 and let's kick it off by talking about your goals. I'm sharing with you a simple but powerful coaching tool that will help you close the gap from where you are to where you want to be. Create clarity around your priorities and pinpoint goals in the areas important to you for a successful and fulfilling life.  Download my LEVEL 10 LIFE AUDIT worksheet for free on my website : www.teamko.com.au/stresstools Connect with me on Insta : www.instagram.com/kirstyobri...

68 : EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH CRYSTAL HINTON

November 08, 2021 18:39 - 44 minutes - 33 MB

What are you anticipating when you approach most conversations? Stress is one of the biggest barriers to communication and it can have us approaching even the simplest conversations expecting a fight. In this episode Crystal Hinton, a theta healing instructor, talks about how the stories we are holding onto affect the way we communicate. Sharing actionable ways you can begin to joyfully approach communication. Helping you express how you feel clearly and confidently, even in difficult situat...

Ep 67 : HOW IS YOUR LIBIDO? WITH DR RENEE WELLENSTEIN

October 25, 2021 17:43 - 44 minutes - 29.8 MB

Dr. Renee is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout. In this episode Dr. Renee and I talk about how libido is important to overall wellbeing and the impact of stress on intimacy and libido. Share this one with your girlfriends!  Dr. Renee's personal experience with...

66 : OVERCOMING SH*TTY THINKING WITH GRACE

October 14, 2021 20:43 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

We're back on! It's been a minute but with managing lockdown, homeschooling, work, new puppy and my sanity .. I had to step back. If you're like me and coming out of restrictions this week you may also be feeling a little fatigued and caught up in unhelpful thinking. In this episode I share how you can reframe sh*tty thinking by meeting yourself with some grace. 

65 : KEEPING YOUR GLOW IN BUSINESS WITH SENSEI VICTORIA WHITFIELD

September 17, 2021 23:22 - 58 minutes - 36.7 MB

As the world's first Business Reiki Master (TM) Sensei Victoria Whitfield helps empathic entrepreneurs and leaders stay grounded and clear as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of business development, by using the power of strategic meditation.  In this episode Sensei Whitfield shares why energy work is so powerful in the workplace. I especially loved Victoria's intuitive and heart centered approach and it was a joy to chat with her. - The power of energy work in business - Making...

64 : A MEDI FOR FLOWING NOT FORCING

June 27, 2021 22:02 - 9 minutes - 9.23 MB

For these next few minutes its ok to just be. Nothing to do and nowhere to be. This guided medi will help you to let go of what you can't control, release resistance and flow with what is.   Don't listen to medi's while driving. www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty  www.teamko.com.au

63 : AWAKEN YOUR WILD WITH EMMA FITTS

June 24, 2021 19:07 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

Have you been neglecting your energy and forgetting who the FCK you are lately? Emma Fitts is an Ayurvedic practitioner and energy healer and founder of Wholesome Living Ayurveda. Em is all about helping people on their journey of awakening their wild self, and to help them live in full alignment with their true authentic sovereign self – the beautiful mix of Cosmic and Earth roots. Em shares how to listen to the subconcious calling of your wild soul and care for your energy in a world ful...

62 : A MEDI TO CALM ANXIETY

June 13, 2021 23:45 - 11 minutes - 13.2 MB

Take a few minutes out for yourself to connect here with me and surrender to this present moment. This guided medi will help you to connect to the breath and gently use it to release anxiety and stress. There is comfort and ease with the flow of the breath.   Let's take a collective deep breath together x  Don't listen to meditations while driving. For free resources www.teamko.com.au Join the facebook community www.facebook.com/groups/teamkowithkirsty Sign up for the MINDFUL MONTH www....

61 : CLUTTER TO CLARITY WITH KRYSTAL HOLM

June 10, 2021 19:44 - 42 minutes - 30 MB

Krystal Holm is a feng shui designer and clutter expert and teaches soul-driven entrepreneurs how to use feng shui the right way to create peace & prosperity in all areas of their lives. In this episode Krystal shares how clutter is way more than a messy wardrobe and sh*t on your desk and how not dealing with it is blocking your breakthrough. Krystal also talks about mindfully creating self care spaces where you work to keep yourself in alignment with your business vison. This was a magic ep...

60 : A MEDI FOR BURNOUT

June 06, 2021 22:27 - 15 minutes - 17.1 MB

The world is chaotic and noisy at times. The noise can leave us feeling depleted and disconnected from ourselves, from our centre. Exhausted and burnt out. By creating space each day to find stillness you will find deeper levels of relaxation, clarity and inner peace.   Don't listen to medis while driving.  www.teamko.com.au  www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

59 : MINDFUL BREATHING PRACTICE

May 23, 2021 20:19 - 18 minutes - 19.1 MB

The practice of mindful breathing, even for just a few minutes, will support you to lower your stress and invite a feeling ease to your mind and body. This guided mindful breathing practice will support you to bring a relaxed awareness to your breath and this moment. Don't listen to medis while driving. www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty join the private facebook group : www.facebook.com/teamkowithkirsty

58 : BODY SCAN MEDITATION

May 16, 2021 23:05 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MB

Take a few minutes out for yourself to connect here with me and use your breath to drop into your body. The body scan supporting you to relax your mind and body deeply. Let's take a collective deep breath together x

57 : CULTIVATING THE MINDFULNESS HABIT

May 13, 2021 12:12 - 31 minutes - 26.7 MB

From the 3rd - 9th May I ran a week of mindfulness CCIA challenge over on my Instagram page. Each day you could join me on IG for a live ten minute medi (replays are in my feed) and then I dropped a daily mindfulness practice. Helping you cultivate the mindfulness habit. It was a week to support you to show up and create space for yourself. A week to lower your stress and emotional reactivity and find more calm, clarity and focus. I also asked that if you joined me for the week, loved the ...

56 : A MEDI FOR DEEP SLEEP

May 02, 2021 22:14 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MB

MINDFUL MAY CCIA CHALLENGE is running 3rd May - 9th May 2021. This week will support you to make MINDFULNESS A HABIT. Join me for a live ten minute medi on IG and I'll be sharing a daily practice to help you integrate mindfulness into your daily life. To support the challenge the medi this week is one you can use at night, before bed. Helping you have a deep and restful sleep. MEDI BEGINS AT 4:24 Listen with headphones. If you join me for a week of mindfulness and find the practices supp...

55 : A MEDI TO SURRENDER AND RELEASE

April 25, 2021 20:22 - 16 minutes - 17.6 MB

Just for these few minutes you have nothing to do, nowhere to be. Too often the noise of the world and within distracts us. This medi will help you to free yourself of attachments and overwhelm and find the peace in surrender and letting go. Allowing yourself to be fully present with yourself and this moment. Helping you to release your doubts and frustrations and open your heart and mind to the ease of this moment. FLOWING NOT FORCING. Let's take a collective deep breath together x Don't...

54 : A MEDI FOR SELF CONFIDENCE

April 18, 2021 11:18 - 8 minutes - 10.4 MB

This guided meditation will support you to release doubt and limiting beliefs and feel more confident, calm and centered as you begin your day. Don't listen to medis while driving. Connect with Kirsty : www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

53 : MINDFUL MEAL TIMES WITH DANIELLE BARRETT

April 08, 2021 18:59 - 37 minutes - 29 MB

Each day we have this valuable window of time around the dinner table that is beneficial for our kids. In fact research has shown that eating together regularly can increase your child's self esteem, resilience and even their vocabularly skills. To help busy families connect and engage more at meal times, Aussie mum Danielle Barrett designed unique dinner conversation cards that contain a mixture of questions and games. Making family meal times easier, more engaging and a lot more fun too! ...

52 : MEDITATION // OBSERVE WITHOUT JUDGEMENT

March 28, 2021 19:26 - 10 minutes - 12.2 MB

Take a few minutes out for yourself to connect here with me and use your breath to bring relaxation to your mind and body. This centering medi will help you observe without judgement or resistance and lean you fully into this moment.   Let's take a collective deep breath together x Don't listen to medi's while driving. www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

51 : CONFIDENTLY REFRAMING REJECTION

March 25, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

I was so grateful to have Alison back with me this week to talk about how we can stop taking rejection personally and actually reframe it to build unstoppable confidence. There is always going to be times we get a no, that we experience failures and set backs, which is why it's so important we normalise this as part of the process and not use them to define our worth. Alison explains how when we reframe rejection we can use it as an opportunity to redirect and build our confidence in the pro...

50 : A MEDI FOR STRESS

March 21, 2021 20:03 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MB

This short guided medi will help you reduce stress. Supporting you to use your breath as an anchor to bring your mind and body into a relaxed and calmer state. To work with Kirsty and for free resources : www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

49: TAKING THE WOO OUT OF MANIFESTING WITH INDIA VINE

March 18, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Manifesting .. a term that often gets a bad wrap as some type of out there "woo woo" concept. Which is why I love India's practical and logical approach to teaching the principles of manifestation. In this episode India explains how manifesting is actually a powerful tool to help you overhaul your thinking, expand your personal growth and achieve your goals. India also drops the most beautiful, heart centered advice I have ever been given for when you feel what you want to manifest is just t...

48 : A MEDI TO PROTECT YOUR ENERGY

March 14, 2021 19:56 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB

This guided medi will help you to ground and protect your energy. As we move through the day we are constantly interacting and absorbing energy around around us. It's vital for our mental health and wellbeing that we protect and recharge our energy each day. Otherwise we end up burning ourselves out.  www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

47 : MINDFUL BREATHING

March 07, 2021 21:21 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MB

The practice of mindful breathing, even for just a few minutes, will support you to lower your stress and invite a feeling ease to your mind and body. This guided mindful breathing practice will support you to bring a relaxed awareness to your breath and this moment. Don't listen to medis while driving. www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

46 : LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER // WORKPLACE WELLBEING SERIES WITH KIRSTY

March 04, 2021 20:10 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode I am sharing 5 ways you can be looking after your mental health and prevent stress and burnout while managing your business. As a small business owner you face unique challenges and stressors every single day. It's vital you are looking after yourself and creating a workplace environment that supports your mental health and wellbeing. So you can not only be resilient to the daily challenges of small business ownership but also have enough energy left to enjoy the life your s...

45 : A MEDI TO RELEASE ATTACHMENT AND INVOKE INNER PEACE

February 28, 2021 20:12 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MB

For these next few minutes its ok to just be. Nothing to do and nowhere to be. This guided medi will help you to release your attachments so that you can fully surrender to this moment and invoke feelings of inner peace and calm.  www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty Don't listen to meditations while driving.

44 : IMPOSTER SYNDROME WITH ALI SHAMIR

February 25, 2021 18:57 - 56 minutes - 43.2 MB

Ever felt you're not good enough or don't belong? Ever doubted your success and felt like a fraud? You're not alone. But feeling like an imposter doesn't mean you are one! It's a thing. In this episode Alison dives deep into Imposter syndrome. Giving clarity on exactly what it is, how it keeps you stuck and what you can do about it. Sharing tips and strategies to intercept and redirect sabotaging behaviours to overcome imposter syndrome.  In this episode we chat about .. - What is Imposte...

43 : INTENTION PRACTICE

February 21, 2021 20:37 - 7 minutes - 8.19 MB

Intention puts our focus in this moment and who we choose to be in this moment. Our day is created from our intention. Ask yourself these two questions in your breathing practice today. Who do I want to be today? How do I want to feel? www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

42 : NAVIGATING ANXIETY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH BREE MARIE

February 18, 2021 18:58 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MB

Bree Marie is a Pinterest Stategist, Podcast Host and shares openly her journey with anxiety, the impact it plays in her life and her business. She is also my good friend and ultimate cheerleader in life. Everyone needs a Bree in their corner!  In this episode we talk about the different things anxiety has taught each of us over the years. Sharing ways anxiety can affect behaviour and action in entrepreneurship and the tips we have found useful in deepening our self awareness around it, shift...

42 : A MORNING AFFIRMATION MEDI TO EASE ANXIETY

February 14, 2021 21:19 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MB

If you've been feeling stressed or anxious this guided medi using affirmations will help you to relax your mind and body and feel calmer.  Music from https://www.zapsplat.com www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

41 : EMPATHY IN THE WORKPLACE / WORKPLACE WELLBEING SERIES

February 12, 2021 01:27 - 9 minutes - 7.95 MB

Empathy transforms workplace culture and helps our teams, leadership and businesses to thrive. In this short episode I talk about what your workplace culture looks like when empathy is consciously woven into it. Plus 4 ways you can start developing empathy as a skill in your current role and begin to build it into your workplace. Whether you are a business owner, leader or employee there is something you can take away from this wellbeing series episode. For more information on workplace we...

40 : MINDFUL BREATHING MEDI

February 07, 2021 20:12 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MB

Take a few minutes out for yourself to connect here with me and use your breath to get out of your head and drop into your body. Nothing to do, nowhere to be. The practice of mindful breathing, even for just a few minutes will support you to lower your stress and invite a feeling of ease to your mind and body. This short medi will support you to bring a relaxed awareness to your breath and bring yourself fully to this moment. Find me at www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty www.teamko.com....

39 : HOW TO FORM HEALTHY HABITS WITH DR ORLENA

February 04, 2021 18:51 - 54 minutes - 39.7 MB

Dr Orlena Kerek (MBChB from the University of Bristol, UK) trained as a pediatric doctor. She is now a family health advocate, empowerment mentor, pioneer, author, educator and mother. She helps families create healthy habits they love so they can all feel fit and fabulous without having to think about it. Dr Orlena shares how we can get in our own way when building new habits and her 3 step system for creating new habits that last. If you've been struggling to create a new habit Dr Orlena ...

38 : A MEDI FOR BURNOUT

January 31, 2021 22:50 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MB

The world is chaotic and noisy at times. The noise can leave us feeling depleted and disconnected from ourselves, from our centre. Exhausted and burnt out. By creating space each day to find stillness you will find deeper levels of relaxation, clarity and inner peace.  Don't listen to medis while driving. www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

37 : THE STRENGTH OF FEMININE ENERGY IN BUSINESS

January 28, 2021 19:03 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

There is a beautiful creative energy and flow when feminine energy is fully embraced in our business. We now see that feminine energy qualities like connection, collaboration, intuition, flow and empathy not only have a place in the way we do business, but are actually strengths. Helping us to tap into our whole self throughout our entire day and find our joy and fulfillment - at work and home. In this episode we chat about  - the qualities of masculine and feminine energy (3:33) - the mi...

36 : A MEDI FOR INNER PEACE

January 25, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MB

This medi supports the mantra MY MIND IS CALM, MY BODY IS RELAXED. The breath can help you to ground into the present moment and bring your mind and body from a stressed state to a restorative state.   Do not listen to medis while driving.  www.teamko.com.au  www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

35 : A MEDI TO CALM AND CENTER YOUR MIND

January 17, 2021 20:26 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MB

This morning medi will help you to center your mind, feel grounded and relaxed and move into your day with presence. Don't listen to medi's while driving. free resources at www.teamko.com.au Find me on IG at www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty Join the facebook community at www.facebook.com/groups/teamkowithkirsty

34 : A MEDITATION FOR STRESS

January 10, 2021 22:33 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MB

This short guided medi will help you reduce stress. Supporting you to use your breath as an anchor to bring your mind and body into a relaxed and calmer state. To work with Kirsty and for free resources : www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

33 : A MEDI TO WELCOME A NEW YEAR

January 01, 2021 04:06 - 15 minutes - 15 MB

Allow this moment to strengthen you and create a vibration of positivity and resilience. As we begin a new year this is an opportunity to reflect on and focus on the ways you have grown, overcame and embraced the challenges and uncertainities 2020 presented. I hope this medi supports you to release and allow. You are always WORTHY, CAPABLE, RESILIENT. Let's sit together and take a breath. Find more at www.teamko.com.au Connect on IG at www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

32 : LOVING KINDNESS MEDI

November 29, 2020 18:36 - 13 minutes - 14.7 MB

Take a few minutes out for yourself to practice this loving kindness medi. The loving kindness medi helps you to develop your feelings of love and compasssion towards yourself and all other beings. The more you practice this meditation the more you will be able to let go of resentment, soften your inner voice and feel more empathetic.  Don't listen to meditations while driving. www.teamko.com.au www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty

31 : FOLLOWING THE BREATH WITH KIRSTY O'BRIEN

November 26, 2020 12:05 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

It's all about the breath. Yet rarely are we actually utilising our breath as a tool to regulate our nervous system, lower our stress and tap into greater wellbeing. In this MINDFUL AF moment I take you through a controlled breathing exercise, showing you how to follow the breath and get out of your head and into your body. Calming and regulating your nervous system. We do so much thinking and just by following the breath you can just be. Nothing to do, nowhere to be. Just breathe with me for...

30 : MINDFUL BREATHING

November 15, 2020 21:50 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MB

Let's take a collective deep breath together. Just for these few minutes you have nothing to do, nowhere to be.  Just be with the breath, the body, this moment. Don't listen to meditations while driving. Connect with Kirsty at www.instagram.com/meditatewithkirsty www.teamko.com.au

29 : OPERATION HAPPY NURSE WITH SHANNON MCPEEK

November 12, 2020 16:41 - 35 minutes - 23.1 MB

Operation Happy Nurse is founded by Shannon McPeek, a neonatal ICU nurse in her fourth year of service. At the start of her career, Shannon deeply suffered from work-related anxiety. It was spirit-crushing, affecting both her personality and health. She felt isolated and didn’t think anyone else could understand her struggles, but this couldn’t have been further from the truth. Many of her colleagues and friends, she learned, were dealing with similar mental health issues. This realization m...