#516: Kelly Smith on Regulating Your Nervous System, The Neuroscience of Anxiety and Mediation For People Who Can't Mediate!

Kelly Smith is a meditation teacher and founder of Yoga For You. She is also the host of the podcast Mindful in Minutes, which is one of the 0.1% of podcasts in the world with over half a million monthly downloads.  Over the past decade, Kelly has guided 21 million+ meditations through her podcast, hosted global retreats, published books, trained thousands of students, and been featured in various publications, from big names like Forbes.  If mediation is something you are interested in, either going deeper or introducing it as something new to your routine, this is the episode for you.  Here are some of the things we talked about in today's podcast:  ·      How quieting the mind allows deeper self-awareness and connection to the soul. ·      Finding the right meditation style is a personal journey. ·      Non-judgmental observation of thoughts is key in meditation. ·      The nervous system's regulation is crucial for effective meditation. ·      Yoga can serve as a gateway to meditation. ·      Mindfulness can be practiced in everyday activities. ·      The vagus nerve is vital for emotional regulation and well-being. ·      Combining mindfulness and meditation creates a holistic approach to self-care. The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating stress responses. ·      Co-regulation is essential for parents to help children manage their emotions. ·      Overwhelm often arises when anxiety becomes unmanageable. ·      Anxiety is a neurological response to perceived threats. ·      Meditation can physically change the brain, improving emotional regulation. ·      Everyone has the ability to find time for meditation, even in busy schedules. (Website) Yoga For You | mindful in minutes podcast (Instagram) Kelly Smith (@yogaforyouonline) • Instagram photos and videos (Podcast) Podcast | Yoga For You (Youtube) Mindful in Minutes || Kelly Smith - YouTube (Apple podcast) Mindful In Minutes Meditation Podcast - Apple Podcasts (Spotify) Mindful In Minutes Meditation | Podcast on Spotify