Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness Tools for Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, host Melissa Vera sits down with mindfulness advocate and educator Stephanie to talk about anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and how mindfulness can help both teens and adults find calm in the chaos.Using the powerful “glitter jar” analogy from her book Let the Glitter Settle, Stephanie shares practical, real-life tools to help manage stress, racing thoughts, emotional meltdowns, and everyday overwhelm. From grounding exercises to mindful breathing, this conversation is packed with encouragement and simple strategies anyone can use.If your mind constantly feels noisy, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted, this episode will remind you that peace doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to begin with one small pause.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:The meaning behind the “glitter jar” mindfulness analogyEasy grounding techniques for anxiety and stressMindfulness tools teens can actually useHow to calm racing thoughts in overwhelming momentsWhy mindfulness matters for adults tooSmall daily habits that create emotional balanceChapters00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Anxiety02:55 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Importance05:44 Practical Mindfulness Techniques08:02 The Glitter Jar Analogy10:43 The Journey of Writing a Mindfulness Book13:18 Mindfulness in Education and Its Impact16:34 Personal Experiences with Mindfulness19:28 Future of Mindfulness and Teaching Strategies24:01 Professional Development in Mindfulness Education28:28 The Importance of Perspective and Mindfulness33:12 Teaching Emotional Regulation to Teens38:51 Mindfulness as a Tool for Success44:19 The Role of Educators in Mindfulness PracticesResources*Let the Glitter Settle (Book) - https://amzn.to/3QTWkDh*Mindful NJDOE Resources - https://www.nj.gov/education/safety/wellness/mindfulness/*Website -www.stefanielachenauer.com *www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-lachenauer* Instagram Account- @lettheglittersettle * Instagram Account- @NJSTOY2025