Latest Mindful living Podcast Episodes
The Realities of the Motherhood Journey
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - May 09, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsHappy Mother’s Day! As we spend this weekend celebrating mothers and caretakers, we realize that there’s a reason moms are superheroes. But the superhero label doesn’t come without complexity; the intense emotions experienced on the motherhood journey, learning how to navigate the roles of being...
Autism Awareness in Infancy & Early Childhood
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - May 02, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe just celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April. We encourage you to join us in this special guest episode as we explore early symptoms of autism in infants and children, ways parents can advocate and provide support, and build a community where individuals feel seen and heard. Tune into thi...
Is Being Too Busy Truly a Good Thing?
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCan you think of a time you’ve felt too busy or were in a constant state of ‘doing’ and not just ‘being’? You’re not alone! Sometimes, we find ourselves too busy because we’re focused on the past or future and don’t let ourselves just enjoy the present moment. Other times, it's to prove ourselve...
Coping with Insecurities
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - April 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsInsecurities can include uncertainty or a lack of confidence regarding internal or external factors, whether relationships, body image, lifestyle, etc. It’s natural to feel insecure! But by deconstructing insecurities and learning how to get past them, we embark on a journey of self-growth and s...
Allowing Our Siblings to Grow
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - April 11, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsHappy Sibling’s Day! It’s the perfect time to show appreciation for our siblings, whether it’s reflecting on shared childhood memories or expressing gratitude for the new-found experiences we create. This episode dives into the transformation of sibling dynamics from childhood to adulthood, tip...
Managing Expectations through Adulting
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - April 04, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSometimes, we find ourselves holding onto unrealistic expectations that carry more weight than we realize. Whether these expectations stem from uncertainty about the future, struggles in the present, or regrets involving the past, it is important we release the weight of our unrealistic expectat...
Incorporating the Arts into our Adult Lives
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - March 28, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsCreativity and imagination are important to us as children, but the positive impacts of the various forms of art we are introduced to are just as powerful to us as adults. This episode explores the various forms of art, the benefits of creativity on individual and community growth, and methods ...
Navigating Career Changes
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - March 21, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsJob changes are inevitable — whether it's figuring out a career path, dealing with job loss, or facing some major transformation in your career. No matter what the work transformation is, it’s important to remember that the career path is a learning journey, and you're never alone during the pro...
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Free to Be Mindful Podcast - March 21, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsFREE GIFTS! “Tools to Help Kids Navigate Mistreatment” https://www.freetobemindful.com/navigating-bullying “Talking to Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool Guide” https://www.freetobemindful.com/talkingtokids STAY CONNECTED: Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcast Website: https://www.fre...
Connecting Culture, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - March 15, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsUnderstanding how diversity, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness intersect and using these things to empower each other creates stronger individual identities and relationships. This special guest episode explores the experiences of first-gen individuals, the impact of self-care, and the im...
Defying Expectations for Women
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - March 07, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsMarch celebrates Women’s History Month. Although womanhood is a beautiful and powerful thing to celebrate, there are also challenges and obstacles driven by internal conflict or external expectations in society. By actively incorporating ways to empower ourselves and the women around us, we can ...
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - February 28, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsBy creating and maintaining a space for healthy relationships in our life, we allow ourselves to celebrate love, growth, and acceptance. No matter the type of relationship you have with your partner, it’s important to remember some tips for keeping a healthy relationship so the flame can continu...
Learning Ways to Love Ourselves
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - February 14, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs Valentine’s Day rolls around, love is in the air. But we usually relate the day to romance—crushes, significant others, and the relationships we build. What we might forget is that this celebration of love doesn’t have to be limited to romantic relationships—it can include platonic relations...
Ep135: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - February 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “I really don’t know how to ask this - but I don’t know how to connect with my kids. I’m barely ever with them ...
Integrating Play into Our Adult Lives
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - February 06, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs children we engage in endless amounts of play. Somewhere along the way we trade in our words for the language of play, and consequently lose in the benefits that play can bring into our lives. This episode shares the various forms of adult play, the physical and emotional benefits of play a...
Ep133: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - February 02, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “My high excelling middle schooler scored in the 70s on a test so as a consequence I took the phone away, becau...
Nourishing Our Relationships via Love Languagues
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 30, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLove languages are a fantastic tool for communication, and by understanding them, we can nourish our relationships with the people we “do” life with. This special guest episode explores what the five love languages are, and demonstrates how they play into our relationships. By being mindful and...
Ep131: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 26, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: "How do you get a quiet/shy child to open up more? I ask my son about his day and it's crickets!" Have a quest...
Reflection of Adult Friendships
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 23, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNavigating friendships as an adult can present challenges. Whether we have varying identities and interests or are in different phases in life, it’s essential to take a step back to reflect on what our friendships mean to us, and how we can create a healthy space for them alongside our other pri...
Ep129: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 19, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today's question is: "This middle school drama has me nuts. My daughter’s circle of friends always has some drama happening, and som...
Balancing Act of High Expectations
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 16, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsStruggling with the balancing act of high expectations? When we set high expectations for ourselves, we also need to incorporate healthy boundaries and mindsets. This episode shares tips to help us create a work-life balance to manage our personal growth, find areas of improvement in a positive...
Ep127: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 12, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “How I wish my kid could set a new year resolution to stop whining and actually clean her room! LOL” Have a qu...
Prioritizing our Focus for the New Year
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - January 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe New Year typically brings upon the want or need to make some changes. However, there are important things to consider before implementing any change, if we are to be successful. This episode shares tips to help us prioritize our focus for the new year, in hopes to reach our goals. Join in f...
Best of 2022
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 30, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings2022 is almost at its end! To celebrate an amazing year we are replaying the most played episode from 2022. Very apropos for the New Year timing! Time is our most nonrenewable resource. What are you doing with the time you have? What is stopping you from achieving that? This episode of the Fr...
Realities of the Holiday Mental Load
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 21, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this two year anniversary of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa celebrates the accomplishment while balancing the current mental load around the holiday season. Listeners are cued in to what the holiday mental load can look like, given permission to have grace with themselves, and ...
Raw Feelings on Understanding Suicide
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 17, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe recent passing of Stephen tWitch Boss proved difficult to comprehend and come to terms with for many. In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host and licensed therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman shares honest and raw feelings on the event, and provides education on understanding su...
Understanding the 5 Love Languages
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 13, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs we approach the holidays and think of the gifts we want to purchase for our loved ones, the concept of the 5 Love Languages may help with understanding what our loved ones may actually want for the holidays or special occasions. Join Vanessa - licensed therapist, educator, entrepreneur and ...
Ep121: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 09, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “With the holidays right around the corner I’m thinking about getting my kid a cell phone. What age is the righ...
Is the Customer Always Right?
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 07, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs we shop for the holidays we more regularly come across various employees and service providers. However, how far do we believe in the statement “The customer is always right?” This episode explores the concepts of providing good customer service and being a good customer. Join Vanessa - lice...
Ep119: Consult a Counselor
Free to Be Mindful Podcast - December 05, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDisclaimer: Adult ears only. The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “You’d think my kid would behave around the holidays. I threaten him with the el...
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