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Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, shares her journey of embracing aging and attending a 'Death Cafe' event. They discuss fears, worst-case scenarios, and finding peace with impermanence through sharing stories.

Author of a book on stress, Kelly McGonigal, discusses the tend and befriend response to stress. She explains how it can lead to connections and comfort during difficult times. Get tips for recognizing and utilizing this response and choosing a positive mindset when faced with stress.

Learn how to reframe stress as a challenge for positive effects on well-being. Discover how to change your mindset towards stress and react with compassion.

Sam, an experienced mindfulness teacher, discusses the power of mindset and how it can help in difficult moments. She shares personal experiences and tips for shifting perspective in a meaningful way.

The podcast explores the importance of cleanliness and order in our lives and discusses the practice of surfing urges to maintain focus and gratitude.

Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, discusses the intersection of comedy, improvisation, and mindfulness. The chapter explores how being present and attentive is important in both improv and everyday life. It talks about the principles of improv and how they can be applied to manage emotions and make choices.

Mindfulness expert Sam explores the calming effects of water and fire in this episode. She discusses the physical and emotional benefits of water, contrasts water consumption in Los Angeles and Sweden, and highlights the comfort of fire. Sam also reveals the connection between meditation, environmental awareness, and sustainable choices.

Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, discusses finding joy in anticipation. She shares tips on developing habits, savoring experiences, expressing joy, and reflecting on events to optimize happiness.

Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, discusses the negative effects of the optimization vortex on relationships and happiness. They explore habits of mind that arise from self-improvement and ways to naturally increase dopamine levels.

Kessonga, a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher, discusses mindfulness techniques for dealing with past issues, including mindful reflection and adapting therapy for clients with traumatic pasts.