What if your most powerful mindfulness tools are taking a pause and wiggling your toes?

In this episode of So What Who Cares?, Lora and Jeff dive into one of the most practical, transformative topics they've explored yet: informal mindfulness.

From taking a breath before answering an email to noticing the moment your subconscious takes the wheel, this episode explores why mindfulness doesn't always need to be fancy, time-consuming, or done on a cushion surrounded by crystals. It just has to be real.

We discuss the acronym B.O.L.D. - Breathe, Observe, Listen, Decide - and why it can be a game changer when you're trying to stay aligned with your values in everyday moments.

In this episode we explore:

- What informal mindfulness really means and why it's more approachable than you might think

- The role of the subconscious in everyday reactions

- How values guide mindful decision-making

- The power of the pause: learning to respond, not react

- Community, connection, and why we can't do this work alone

So what? Practicing presence in small moments helps us live a life that actually feels like our own

Who cares? We do. And we're walking it with you.

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Chapters

00:00 The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

03:47 Understanding Informal Mindfulness Practices

07:10 The BOLD Approach to Mindfulness

12:49 Navigating Emotional Responses with Mindfulness

18:06 Becoming the Observer: Insight and Awareness

24:08 Creating a Heart-Centered Life through Mindfulness