Unlocking A Better Life: The Power of Pause With Mindfulness And The Transformation That is Possible

Getting caught in stress and overwhelm?  What if it is possible to transform life to better way of meeting challenges? Joanna Gyurkovics shares touching stories of transformation with the power of pausing and skills learned using mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).  MBSR is a well respected and researched program for working with stress, illness, thoughts/emotions, and demands of daily life. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Joanna lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.  While experiencing a few hard things all at the same time, Jo came to mindfulness trying to find some stillness in the chaos, and mend some broken parts.  When not working in factual television, Jo can be found digging in her garden, mucking about in the forest and having adventures with family & friends.  You can watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqvHkPKUkds 🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...