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

Be here, now, with compassion and loving kindness.

In this episode, Lora and Jeff explore the true essence of mindfulness, pulling it apart from buzzwords and misconceptions to reveal how it can ground us in our daily lives. We unpack the difference between mindfulness and meditation, share personal stories of staying present when things go awry (like losing a phone on the highway!), and talk about how mindfulness can help us show up in our relationships with compassion and attunement.The conversation also touches on how mindfulness is taught (and sometimes misused) in schools and corporate settings, and the ways it can be both helpful and misapplied. Whether you’re curious about mindful practices, want to understand the shadow side of “being present,” or are just looking for simple ways to bring mindfulness into your everyday routine, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Mindfulness is present moment awareness with kind attention.
• The compassionate lens is crucial in practicing mindfulness.
• Mindfulness can be misused or weaponized in conversations.
• Mindfulness is not the same as meditation; they intersect but are distinct.
• Everyday activities can be transformed into mindfulness practices.
• Mindfulness helps in managing stress and staying grounded.
• Mindfulness can improve relationships by fostering connection.
• There is a shadow side to mindfulness when it is misapplied.
• Mindfulness is increasingly being taught in schools and workplaces.
• Starting with informal practices can help integrate mindfulness into daily life.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: A Mindful Exploration

03:00 Understanding Mindfulness: Definitions and Misconceptions

05:56 Mindfulness vs. Meditation: Distinctions and Intersections

09:08 Everyday Mindfulness: Practicing Presence in Daily Life

11:52 Mindfulness in Stressful Situations: Staying Grounded

15:00 Mindfulness and Relationships: The Power of Presence

17:57 The Shadow Side of Mindfulness: Misuse and Misunderstanding

21:09 Mindfulness in Education and Corporate Settings

24:06 Building a Mindfulness Starter Pack: Practical Tips

27:02 Final Thoughts: Embracing Mindfulness in Everyday Life

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What if every breath you take in this moment is more than air - it's a sacred thread that connects you to everything?

In this episode, we continue our conversation about breath, but with a more mystical perspective. While last episode we explored how breath can backfire when trauma is triggered, this time we're shifting into the numinous, the magical, and the spiritual.

We explore:

- The idea of breath as a sacred thread - a connection that links us to nature and to each other in profound ways.

- How breath awareness isn't just about science or regulation, but about feeling the pulse of life that surrounds us.

- Personal reflections and rituals that help us return to the present moment and honor the breath's role in sustaining life.

- How awareness of breath can be both a gentle practice and a powerful anchor in challenging times.

- How, with argon in every breath, we're literally breathing the past.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement

02:41 The Essence of Breath: A Sacred Thread

04:49 Exploring the Mystical Aspects of Breathing

10:23 Breath as Connection to Nature

15:21 Rituals and Mindfulness in Daily Life

19:11 Understanding Breath and Panic Attacks

24:49 The Spirituality of Breath

33:02 Breath: The Sustainer of Life

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