Ep. 08 - How meditation & mindfulness can help you be more present in life & cope with stress and grief with special guest Deanna Wheeler

I loved this conversation with my guest, Deanna Wheeler. We chatted on how meditation and mindfulness can be tools to lean into during times of stress and grief, and how, as a mother, they can support you in being more present in life. About Deanna: Deanna turned to meditation at a time in her life when she needed hope. She had to manage the weight of grief heavier than anything she had ever felt before. She found myself in a very high state of stress and her body was really in fight or flight mode, constantly. It was years before she realized the effects and what neglecting this stress had done to her. After learning the power of meditation firsthand, she wanted to help others do the same. A short 5-10 minutes can make a huge difference when making meditation part of your routine. Deanna’s Philosophy of Care Deanna started teaching meditation to help people focus on what truly matters, being part of their life instead of watching it pass them by. Often, we don’t know how to be an active participant in life, we're not present and aware of what is happening. Deanna teaches practical mindfulness tools that can be used to help regulate emotions, increase attention, and practice self-kindness. Her mission is to help you get off the sidelines so you can really LIVE your life! Instagram: @deanna__wheeler Insight Timer meditations and resources: https://insighttimer.com/[email protected] Connect with Monique: Instagram: www.instagram.com/moniquebathis Facebook: www.facebook.com/moniquebathis The Thriving Mother Community (FREE): www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmother TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moniquebathis To watch the full video of this episode head on over to: https://youtu.be/iDLwYxk0LhE