Mindfulness and Mind-Body-Connection with Lexi Mohr | Composure

In this episode of Redefining Resilience, we have our very first guest - Lexi Mohr. Chris, Kiley, and Lexi share a conversation about mindfulness and mind-body-connection.   Lexi Mohr, OTD, OTR, completed her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. She completed certifications in Aging Studies, 200-hour yoga training, Sensory-Enhanced yoga training, and Reiki healing. Lexi previously was the lead occupational therapist of a psychiatric long term care unit, dementia care unit, and two long term care units. She currently works as an occupational therapist providing outpatient telehealth services for people with Anxiety, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Down Syndrome. Lexi also started her own mind body healing business to help all people tap into their healing power within. She works with individuals experiencing pain, tension, anxiety, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and any other disease of the body. Lexi enjoys teaching yoga, being outside, and spending time with loved ones.    Key Takeaways Occupational therapy is looking at what is prohibiting you from participating in the things you find meaningful What impacts your brain impacts your body and what impacts your body impacts your brain Mindfulness is truly being present You have to practice being in tune with your intuition  Your ego is your friend 🕒 Timestamps 🕒 00:34 Lexi's background 02:32 What is occupational therapy? 04:13 What is the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy? 04:48 What is mind-body-connection? 08:55 What is mindfulness? 10:23 How do we know if we're in tune with our intuition? 13:11 Think of your ego as a friend 20:51 Benefits of mindfulness 23:46 Where to start with mindfulness? 35:56 Gut health and mindfulness   To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.