LTGL2002-Vibrant Living Series - BrendaChamberlain - Mindfulness Coach

Guest: Brenda ChamberlainMindfulness Practitioner and CoachBookcliff Equine Assisted Learning LLCwww.bookcliffequine.com Host: Kimberly Henrie, www.kimberlyhenrie.com Special thanks to Fruition Studio www.fruitionstudio.com This is living the good life podcast 2002, I’m Kimberly Henrie. Today, in our Vibrant Living series, we’ll be talking about the science and the benefits of mindfulness. You’ll hear the history of this approach to life and we’ll leave you with some simple practices that can be transformational if you apply them daily. Let’s begin.17 years mental health experienceWorks with horses and humanMindfulness has become well knownDates back 2,600 years to BuddhaA science of the mindA way to have a healthy relationship with our experiencesMany different definitions, all with same elementsAttending to each present moment with acceptance and compassionShow up as our best wisest selvesViktor Frankel Between stimulus and response quoteLife is always changing moment to momentNot trying to get rid of emotionsAmygdala hijackPracticing mindfulness strengthens adulting type decisions and lessens amygdala hijackReferences: Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach Viktor Frankel, Dr. Jay Kumar, Rick Hansen (Buddha brain)Wellness approach vs illness approachProactive vs reactiveEmphasis daily practiceSimple practices that are transformationalTea practice dailyPositive psychology movement Starts with self-compassionTake 10 deep breathsGo for a walk5 heart breathsMindfulness is for people of any age.“Teaching people to fish versus giving them fish.”If you’d like to learn more about Brenda’s services, find her online at bookcliffequine.com A special thanks to Fruition Studio for supporting this podcast. Learn about heart-centered marketing at fruitionstudio.com. This is Living the Good Life! Thanks for joining us!Join the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for:Episode previewsBonus contentGuest Q&A opportunitiesA community of people choosing to live with more intention and joyJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityEvery episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.comContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.