Can You Really Handle Distractions During Meditation?

How do you handle distractions during meditation as a teacher?

In this episode, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and a former Buddhist monk, shares practical advice on managing distractions in meditation practice, both for beginners and seasoned practitioners.

Whether you're leading a group meditation or practicing on your own, Sean’s tips will help you approach distractions with patience and mindfulness. This offers valuable strategies for making meditation accessible and supportive for all.

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Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.

Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.

Each episode offers a mix of:

• Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings
• Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers
• Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers
• Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change

If you’re interested in:

• Mindfulness meditation for everyday life
• Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices
• Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way
• Deepening your own practice while supporting others

…you’re in the right place.

Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.

Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com