🎙️Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 21

Working with Thoughts: A Mindful Way to Relate to ThinkingIn this solo episode, Eilís shares a teaching from her newly released introductory mindfulness course, focusing on one of the most challenging aspects of practice: our relationship with thoughts.Drawing on mindfulness-based frameworks, neuroscience, and compassionate awareness, this episode explores why the mind thinks the way it does — and how we can learn to work with thinking rather than be overwhelmed by it.This episode can be listened to as a standalone reflection or as an introduction to Eilís’ wider introduction to mindfulness self led course.In this episode...Why thoughts are often the most challenging part of mindfulness practiceThe S.I.T.E. framework: sensations, impulses, thoughts and emotionsWhat “mental noting” / 'labelling" is and how it helps create space from thinkingWhy mind-wandering is not a failure — but the practice itselfHow thoughts filter reality and shape our emotions and reactionsThe role of neuroplasticity in changing habitual patternsCommon myths about mindfulnessWhy kindness is the foundation of any mindfulness practiceExplore further...🎧 Full Introductory Mindfulness Course (Audio + Video):Available on Udemy 🎧 Audio-only version:Available on Insight Timer🌿 Weekly live sessions, reflections & community:Join Eilís on Patreon🤍 1:1 Mindfulness & Life Coaching:Work privately with Eilís onlineAbout the host...Eilís O’Grady is a mindfulness and yoga teacher, life coach, author, and host of the Journeys to Wellbeing podcast. Her work supports people in moving from stress and burnout toward greater calm, clarity and ease through mindfulness-based practices and compassionate self-awareness.