The Gross Truth About Why Our Brain Needs A Break

Mindfulness doesn’t end with Mindful May. Kara's former MBSR teacher Cassie Schindler returns to chat about how to find the version of meditation that works for you. In Part 2 of our mindfulness series, we dig into burnout, how our brain actually works, and what really happens in your nervous system when you pause—even for just 90 seconds. Cassie walks us through a short, accessible guided meditation and shows how small “mind your moments” check-ins can reset stress before it snowballs. We also explore whole-brain living, mindful parenting, and why judgment—more than multitasking—is the sneakiest stress trigger. In this episode you’ll get: A practical guided meditation you can try between meetings Tips to calm your nervous system during real-life chaos The difference between a dopamine detox and a true reset Kid-tested mindful-parent moves that actually land A primer on whole-brain living and the right-brain path to more joy Whether you’re grabbing a quiet breath in the carpool line or stepping away from an inbox avalanche, consider this your permission to pause—guilt-free. 0:00 — Mindfulness. Why It’s For Everyone and Every Month 2:46 — Start Small: Tiny Moments Can Be Mindful 7:30 — MBSR Explained:  “Paying Attention… Without Judgment” 10:05 — 5-Minute Meditation: Breath Anchor & Body Scan (Don’t Drive While Meditating) 32:37 — Whole-Brain Living: Left vs. Right Brain & Jill Bolte Taylor’s “4 Characters” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices