Shut Up and Sit
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBoost your life's trajectory by embracing a simple mantra: "Shut Up and Sit." Dive deep into the power of living in the present, moving away from life's auto-pilot mode to feeling every breath and heartbeat, every single moment. Welcome to the 'Shut Up and Sit' podcast, your go-to resource for cutting-edge mindfulness strategies designed for today's bustling life. We merge age-old wisdom with current scientific revelations on neurobiology and behavioral transformations, delivering you impactful snippets ready for immediate application.
Unearth the secrets that have led top-tier Fortune 10 executives and globally acclaimed coaches and healers to Yedda, a sought-after consciousness consultant. They all share one aim: to tap into their genuine self and resonate with their profound truths. Whether you're gearing up to amplify your business outcomes or revolutionize your personal life journey, our podcast demystifies the mystic, bringing monk-like mindfulness right to your doorstep. Tune in to the 'Shut Up and Sit' podcast and reimagine mindfulness for today's world.
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Ep. 29 - It's Not About Willpower
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MBAre you cultivating being in this moment? How often do you feel like you’re being present? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the 12 questions to guide you into the present moment. These are you can ask yourself at any time (you can also journal your answers) to come back to yourself and find the power of presence. You’ll also learn the significance of willpower in mindfulness as Yedda shares an eye-opening story from her experience in the military. It’s difficult, and ...
Ep. 28 - The 3 Steps to Inner Freedom
October 03, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBDo you truly feel free in life or do you feel like there are shackles of suffering holding you down? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda wraps up chapter four by talking about the three steps to finding inner freedom. Yedda loves to talk about freedom, as it’s one of her core needs in life. It drives everything she does! You’ll also gain insight into one of Yedda’s favorite mindfulness practices for expanding your inner freedom, which is the sacred practice of primordial sound meditati...
Ep. 29 - The 3 Steps to Inner Freedom
October 03, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBDo you truly feel free in life or do you feel like there are shackles of suffering holding you down? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda wraps up chapter four by talking about the three steps to finding inner freedom. Yedda loves to talk about freedom, as it’s one of her core needs in life. It drives everything she does! You’ll also gain insight into one of Yedda’s favorite mindfulness practices for expanding your inner freedom, which is the sacred practice of primordial sound meditati...
Ep. 27 - The 5 Stages of Ego Recovery
September 26, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBAre you bringing your beliefs out in all you say and do in a way that inspires other people to see the love in you? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the five stages of ego recovery, or ego integration. You’ll learn how to connect with your ego and use it to create connection with yourself, with your thoughts and feelings, with Source, and with silence. “The ego is not the enemy. The ego was created to protect you, to serve you, to keep you safe. It’s got a job, it’s p...
Ep. 26 - The 4 Choices That Matter
September 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhat do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see someone who is healing or someone who is hurt? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the four choices that matter when you start to consciously step into healing and shares a powerful story that shows healing happens whether you’re aware of it or not. You’ll also learn one of Yedda’s favorite mindfulness techniques, loving kindness (aka metta), and how to do a loving kindness meditation on your own. “What we’re using m...
Ep. 25 - The 4 Ways to Change a Belief
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBStuck in the same old exhausting pattern of limiting beliefs? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the four ways to change a belief system, giving insights on energy psychology throughout the episode. Yedda also shares a beautiful poem that illustrates something we all need a reminder of: the enoughness that is inherently within you. “If you’re getting what you want in life, then your belief system in working in a healthy way to get your needs met (if it’s healthy). If you...
Ep. 24 - The Top 20 Limiting Beliefs
September 05, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the top 20 limiting beliefs, backed by psychology research, that are holding you back from achieving what you want in life. You’ll gain insight into why you experience limiting beliefs and how to uncover your own limiting beliefs, along with how to rewrite them with beliefs that will enable you to reach your goals, feel successful, and feel like you are enough. “The limiting belief that’s holding you back is the one that was created to ...
Ep. 23 - The 4 Ways We Avoid Suffering
August 29, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe live in a world that tells us to avoid pain and suffering at all costs… but pain and suffering is inevitable and it can serve you in powerful ways. In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the four ways we avoid suffering, along with her thoughts on why humans create small groups or cliques. You’ll learn the connection between the ego and reliance on groups of friends or family and how to start leaning into pain and suffering to foster healing. “When we get into this conve...
Ep. 22 - 3 Myths of Behavior Change
August 22, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBWhat really changes human behavior? If we know what we’re supposed to do, why don’t we do it? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the three myths of behavior change and the #1 thing that changes human behavior. You’ll gain insight into how mindfulness impacts behavior change and how practicing primordial sound meditation can help you expand your consciousness, making it easier to change your behaviors. “Here’s what changes human behavior. It’s two words… social norms. Tha...
Ep. 21 - The Four Brain Waves
August 15, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBImagine if you could rewrite a belief system. What would that do to your life? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the power of getting clear on what belief systems are and how the four brain waves affect belief systems and behaviors. You’ll also learn how to change your belief systems, especially limiting beliefs, through mindfulness and sitting in silence. “When people achieve things and they become successful in life, it’s because they possessed a belief system that he...
Ep. 20 - The Biology of Belief with Leah Coleman
August 08, 2021 15:09 - 1 hour - 111 MBHow do you know you’re cultivating wisdom? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Leah Coleman, President of Boss Babes RVA, to shut up and sit down with her to talk about the power of belief systems and perspectives. Leah shares her favorite form of mindfulness and then together, they speak on the importance of bringing the divine feminine into leadership and business and using mindfulness to work through the many challenges of the covid-19 pandemic. “If we want to cultivate b...
Ep. 19 - 9 Facts About Your Presence
August 01, 2021 15:27 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBHow do you show up in the world? How do you bring your true, genuine presence into everything that you do? The answer may not come naturally to you, but we can figure it out together. In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the true purpose of the ego and how the ego is connected to your emotions and how you show up in the world. You’ll also learn the 9 tremendous effects you have on others by being present with them. “The job isn’t to cut the ego out and to get rid of it an...
Ep. 18 - 8 Tools for Healthy Self Expression with Erin Parker
July 25, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBDid you know that self-expression can come in healthy and unhealthy forms? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes her best friend Erin Parker to shut up and sit down with her to talk about the 8 tools for healthy self-expression and how to implement them, as well as the reality of how your psychological wellness impacts the rest of your life. You’ll learn how to use healthy self-expression to move through and move on in your life, overcome challenges, get healthy, and connect w...
Ep. 17 - 5 Ways to Get Unstuck from Past Conditioning
July 19, 2021 19:45 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBWhat stories or beliefs do you hold on to? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about the five ways to free yourself from past conditioning and limiting beliefs or narratives. You’ll learn the power of the language you use and how to use language and expanded awareness to reprogram or rewrite the stories you tell. “If you’re healing and getting out of past conditioning, whether it’s from work or a relationship or family or cultural… it doesn’t matter if the wounding happened whe...
Ep. 16 - 9 Steps to Letting Go
July 11, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBHaving a hard time letting go of something or letting go of control? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Malikah Karim, a wellness advocate and yoga instructor, to shut up and sit down with her to talk about the nine steps of letting go. Malikah also shares her story and sheds light on her passionate relationship with mindfulness while speaking about the philosophy behind her work, including her upcoming retreat in Morocco, Heal Grow Love Repeat. “It’s not about knowing, on ...
Ep. 15 - The Stop Technique
July 05, 2021 19:52 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBOftentimes, we have trouble letting go of our whirling emotions and seeing things as they truly are. In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda teaches you “the S.T.O.P. technique”, a powerfulmindfulness tool you can use to stop an emotion in its tracks so that you can decide where to go and what to do next with intention, logic, and an open-mind. You’ll also hear Yedda read a beautiful testimonial, a story of mindfulness featured in the Shut Up and Sit book, from a client of hers who has bee...
Ep. 14 - 3 Ways We Handle Emotions
June 27, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBDo you find yourself in downward spirals of depression or negative thought? Have you ever wondered why you feel like crap when you think like crap? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda talks about three ways we show emotion and what happens once we dive into the Emotional Guidance Scale. She describes where the Emotional Guidance Scale lives in our body, teaching you the science behind neuropeptides and how the body is affected by negative thoughts down to the cellular level. “You ha...
Ep. 13 - The Emotional Guidance Scale with Austine Flynn
June 20, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBAre you creating your own darkness, your own hell? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes back her mother, Austine, to shut up and sit down with her to discuss what the Emotional Guidance Scale is and how to use it to increase vitality, improve your energy, and change your life. “When you’re in the downward spiral, it’s a heavy, dense feeling… Upward is just a higher, more vibrant, light, energetic feeling. My life just got better, it got better on every level.” - Austine You...
Ep. 12 - Harness the Power of Your Emotions with Karrie Southall
June 13, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MBFirst comes thought… then comes emotion… In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Karrie Southall, a dear client and friend, to shut up and sit down with her to discuss the power of this movement and the work they’ve done together. Now that we’ve moved past the bulk of our discussion on thoughts, the duo dives into emotions, where they come from, and how they relate to behavioral changes in a corporate workplace, especially for women. Karrie was struggling with her career when s...
Ep. 11 - The Ladder of Inference
June 06, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBWant to know how to rewire your brain? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda breaks down The Ladder of Inference, a concept that describes our thinking process, from observation to action. You’ll learn the different stages of thinking, along with their impact on our beliefs, actions, and how we show up and connect with others. Yedda shares the best way to change behaviors and a simple mindfulness practice you can use to rewire or reprogram your unconscious beliefs. “Everything is just ...
Ep. 10 - Challenging Negative Thoughts & 3 Steps to Getting Unstuck
May 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBDo your “truths” define you? What beliefs are holding you back? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Chase Chewning, a health coach turned podcaster, Creator and Host of Ever Forward Radio, and Yedda’s beloved client, to shut up and sit down with her to talk about what it looks like to challenge limiting beliefs and negative thoughts. Listen in as Chase shares his beautiful story, detailing how he learned to interrupt negative thought patterns, question his belief systems, a...
Ep. 9 - The Top 10 Cognitive Distortions
May 23, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhich comes first: thinking, feeling, or behaving? Most people guess emotions or feelings... In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda breaks down the top ten cognitive distortions we experience and how our thoughts become distorted. Cognitive distortions often cause us to spiral into a vortex of negative emotions and behaviors, though there are ways to avoid that. Listen in as Yedda integrates modern psychology research with ancient mindfulness practices to bring you practical ways to impro...
Ep. 8 - The 5 Basic Human Needs & Overcoming the 5 Crippling Habits
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda explores the five basic human needs and tells a powerful story of one human’s connection during her travels to Morocco that illustrates the beauty of humanity and the basic need of safety and security. Yedda takes a deep dive into the role of mindfulness in connecting with one another and making change in the world, as well as the five crippling habits that people have developed to accommodate for or put in place of the basic human needs. “I belie...
Ep. 7 - The 4 Components of Being Human with Philip Davidson
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes Philip Davidson, whom she met on her search for community and connection, to shut up and sit down with her to explore the four components of being human. Philip shares his relationship to mindfulness and his journey to becoming a mindfulness teacher, along with his work at The Innerwork Center. Philip sheds light on his wisdom-filled, candid thoughts on what living a human life is all about, as well as how practicing and teaching mindfulne...
Ep. 6 - Ch. 2 The Link is What You Think Overview
May 02, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBThe link is what you think! In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda explains what this phrase means and how it works in our mind. She talks about the significance of metacognition, which essentially is “thinking about thinking” or observing your thoughts without judgement, in the context of mental well-being and living a healthy life. “Why do we care about thoughts in this whole process? Because if we don’t wake up and realize what we’re thinking, we’re not going to be able to unravel w...
Ep. 5 - 10 Opportunities to Get Real with Yourself
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MBWhen was the last time you invested in your health? In this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda shares ten steps to getting real with yourself, feeling better, and living a fulfilled life. Before divulging those ten steps, Yedda details her experience developing unhealthy habits and patterns with alcohol and drugs, the darkness and loss that led her to start working in the health and wellness industry, and the role that silence plays in integrating the mind, body, and spirit. “Your creatio...
Ep. 4 - Why Are You Killing Yourself/The Current State of Our Health
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 91 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes JJ White, a Dale Carnegie franchise owner, to shut up and sit down with her to discuss the meaning behind Yedda’s favorite chapter of her book: Why Are You Killing Yourself? They also talk about the relationship between health, wellness, personal growth, and development. JJ shares his experience with getting diabetes in his 40s, gaining weight during the covid-19 pandemic, and what finally pushed him to work with a health coach and take a ...
Ep. 3 - Mapping Your Vision with Robert Johnson Flynn
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes her father, Bob, to shut up and sit down with her to explore what it means to create a love-based vision for your life and how to discover your purpose by moving beyond ego and the trappings of external success. Bob reflects on a childhood chock full of sports, adventure, and a disdain for school; and an adulthood defined by sheer hard work, ever-increasing responsibilities, and an unquenchable thirst to have more in life. It’s a journey o...
Ep. 2 - Changing Your Life Is as Simple as Shutting Up and Sitting with Clariece Austine Flynn
April 02, 2021 01:32 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBIn this episode of Shut Up and Sit, Yedda welcomes her mother to shut up and sit down with her to explore her personal growth and healing journey, which has allowed their entire family to break free of addiction, abuse, and unhealthy patterns and habits. Mom shares her experience with getting pregnant with Yedda as a teenager, living in extreme poverty, and working to create a better life for themselves. They discuss topics like intergenerational trauma, breaking free of the victim mental...
Ep. 1 - Shut Up and Sit
March 29, 2021 20:10 - 42 minutes - 78.1 MBHow do we wake up and find love within ourselves to take out into the world? Welcome to the first episode of Shut Up and Sit! Yedda Stancil is bringing something completely different to the personal growth and development space, inviting you to cozy up and learn a bit about herself and the Shut Up and Sit movement. “Shut Up and Sit” is a phrase that Yedda was told many times as a child and she’s here to reclaim that phrase, turning silence into her close friend. Though, Yedda’s probably n...