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  • 016 - Pause: The Power of Informal Mindfulness

    016 - Pause: The Power of Informal Mindfulness
    2025/06/18

    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.


    Connect with So What Who Cares

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    #sowhatwhocarespodcast #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #mindfulnesspractice #informalmindfulness #selfawareness #mentalhealthpodcast #mindfulmoments #emotionalintelligence #subconsciousmind #valuesbasedliving #pauseandreflect #boldmethod #traumainformed #healingjourney #nervoussystemregulation #mindfulleadership #everydaypresence #selfcompassion #personaldevelopment #podcastforgrowth #sowhatwhocares #consciousliving #mindfuldecisions #innerwork #selfinquiry #communitycare #presentoverperfect


    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
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  • 015 - This Moment Matters: Mindfulness Practices for Life

    015 - This Moment Matters: Mindfulness Practices for Life
    2025/06/11

    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.


    Connect with So What Who Cares

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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



    #sowhatwhocares #sowhatwhocarespodcast #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #mindfulness #mindfulmoment #presentmoment #selfawareness #meditation #selfregulation #compassion #kindattention #stressmanagement #mentalhealth #nervoussystemregulation #emotionalintelligence #relationshiptips #mindfulrelationships #mindfulpractices #mindfulnessmatters #corporatemindfulness #mindfulnessineducation #informalpractice #mindfulnessjourney #wellbeing #wellness #mindfulmonday #selfcare #selfcompassion #anxietyrelief #grounding #mindfulbreathing #innerpeace #mindfulliving
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  • 014 - The Breeze: Breath as a Sacred Thread

    014 - The Breeze: Breath as a Sacred Thread
    2025/06/04

    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.

    Connect with So What Who Cares

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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


    #sowhatwhocarespodcast #sowhatwhocares #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #mindfulness #breathwork #selfawareness #innerpeace #spiritualawakening #sacredbreath #breathislife #numinous #healingjourney #meditationpractice #breathingtechniques #traumarecovery #holistichealth #soulfulbreath #mindbodyconnection #wellbeing #compassionateawareness #healingbreath #nervoussystemregulation #breathelife #breathpractice #mindfulmoments #spiritualhealth #resourcemindset #groundedliving
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    40 分
  • 013 - When Breath Backfires: Navigating Trauma Triggers in Breathwork

    013 - When Breath Backfires: Navigating Trauma Triggers in Breathwork
    2025/05/28
    Sometimes breath isn't calming - let's talk about that.In this episode, we delve into the complexities of breathwork, exploring how practices intended for relaxation and mindfulness can sometimes activate traumatic responses. We discuss the importance of trauma-inclusive approaches to breathwork and the profound significance of breath in our lives. We explore various breathing techniques, a bit of the science behind breathing, and how breath can reflect on our emotional states and trauma. Breathing is an autonomic process that often goes unnoticed.Mindfulness practices frequently emphasize breath as a tool for regulation.Breath can trigger trauma responses in some individuals.Pranayama is a breathing practice in yoga that connects body and spirit.Breathing techniques can vary based on individual needs and conditions.Short, shallow breathing can indicate stress or emotional distress.Breath awareness can help in recognizing emotional states.Breath is a reminder of our existence and enoughness.Compassionate awareness of breath can lead to natural regulation.Breath practices should be approached with curiosity and without pressure. Connect with So What Who CaresEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠So What Who Cares Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 The Essence of Breath and Being02:55 Understanding Breath in Mindfulness and Health05:58 Breath Techniques: Pranayama and Beyond08:58 The Science of Breathing: Biomechanics and Physiology12:02 Breath and Emotional Well-being15:07 Navigating Breath in Stressful Situations17:56 Breath and the Nervous System20:58 Breath as a Reflection of Trauma24:12 The Spiritual Dimension of Breath26:57 Practical Breathing Exercises for Everyday Life#sowhatwhocarespodcast #sowhatwhocares #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #breathwork #mindfulness #pranayama #healingjourney #traumaawareness #nervoussystemregulation #breathhealing #selfawareness #emotionalwellness #yogabreath #traumainformed #somatichealing #mentalhealthawareness #spiritualawakening #breathingtechniques #mindbodyconnection #holistichealth #traumarecovery #wellbeingjourney #innerpeace #breathislife #healingbreath #calmthemind #selfhealing #breathworkhealing
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    40 分
  • 012 - Body Boundary Exercise

    012 - Body Boundary Exercise
    2025/05/21

    This short, guided exercise supports you in building a clearer connection with your body - one part at a time.

    This Body Boundary Exercise is about establishing a sense of ownership, presence, and wholeness. Through gentle touch and awareness, you'll explore how to connect with individual parts of yourself, while staying rooted in the bigger picture of you.

    Adapted from the work of Dr. Peter A. Levine (Healing Trauma), this exercise invites subtle but powerful shifts that can help:

    - Increase awareness of your boundaries

    - Develop the ability to pace your internal experience

    - Grow your window of capacity - without overwhelm

    - Support regulation and containment for whatever arises

    - Create a stronger container for aliveness

    This isn't a fix. It's a practice. One that might help you feel a little more here, and a little more whole.


    Learn more about Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing at:

    https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter


    Connect with So What Who Cares

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    #SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #SomaticExperiencing #PeterLevine #NervousSystemHealing #TappingPractice #TraumaInformedHealing #EmbodimentWork #AnxietyRelief #RegulationTools #BodyAwareness #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #MindBodyHealing #GroundingPractice #EmotionalResilience #SomaticSupport #MentalHealthTools #SafeInMyBody #Polyvagal #HealingFromWithin #NervousSystemCare #PresenceOverPerfection
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  • 011 - Befriending Your Body Through Presence and the Mind-Body Connection

    011 - Befriending Your Body Through Presence and the Mind-Body Connection
    2025/05/14
    The body keeps the score, yes - but it also holds the map.In this episode of So What Who Cares?, we explore what it means to come home to the body—especially when it hasn’t always felt like a safe place to be. We talk about the complex relationship between the body and identity, and how trauma, chronic stress, and disconnection can shape not just how we feel, but who we think we are.We explore how the body stores unprocessed experiences and how presence, curiosity, and small daily practices can help us reconnect. This is a conversation about sensation, survival patterns, healing, and what it means to befriend the body instead of fighting it.Our traveler finds himself in still waters, and explores how to ground, orientate, and resource himself into his own body. We explore: How trauma lives in the body and can shape our identityWhy being present in the body is essential for healingThe difference between “having” a body and “being” in itWhy chronic pain and tension can be linked to past experiencesHow somatic practices help build safety and connection from withinThe role of community in healing and regulationHow some movement practices (yes, even yoga) can disconnect usWays to track sensation and build body awareness every dayConnect with So What Who CaresEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠So What Who Cares Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sowhatwhocarespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Takeaways:The essence of who we are is not the same as the body, but the body is where we begin.Befriending the body is a key part of healing and self-acceptance.Emotional and physical pain are often rooted in survival responses.The body can hold what the mind has long forgotten.Simple, consistent practices create space for change.Connection with others is essential—we’re not meant to do this alone.Sound Bites:"We have a body, but we are not a body.""The body does work as a beautiful tool.""Befriending your body is a big piece of it.""We need connection to heal.""The body holds things that we're not even aware of.""Yoga can disconnect you from your body.""I feel therefore I am.""There's a kind of safety in coming home to the body."Chapters:00:00 – The Calm Before the Journey02:07 – Understanding the Body and Identity03:33 – The Mind-Body Connection07:00 – Healing Through Presence10:50 – Befriending the Body14:45 – The Complexity of Pain19:31 – Tracking Sensation22:42 – The Impact of Trauma on the Body28:09 – Coping Mechanisms and Disconnection33:29 – Finding Connection Through Movement36:00 – Daily Practices for Body Awareness#sowhatwhocarespodcast #sowhatwhocares #loramccarville #jeffkalasky #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #newepisode #newpodcast #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #traumahealing #selfacceptance #emotionalwellness #mindbodyconnection #bodyawareness #somatichealing #presence #somaticpractices #sensationtracking #yogaforhealing #identityandhealing #chronicpainrelief #selfawareness #befriendingyourbody #traumainformed #healingthroughmovement #communityhealing #fyp #tiktokpodcast #podcastrecommendations #podcastersunite #podcastcommunity
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    40 分
  • 010 - Island of Echoes: A Conversation About Emotions

    010 - Island of Echoes: A Conversation About Emotions
    2025/05/07

    Emotions can shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.

    In this episode, Lora and Jeff explore what emotions really are, how they differ from feelings and states, and why some emotions stay with us long after the moment has passed. We unpack why we get stuck in certain emotional patterns, how culture and upbringing shape our emotional expression, and how we can begin to shift our emotional states with awareness, care, and compassion.

    We explore:- The difference between emotions, feelings, and nervous system states- How emotions can become “stuck” and turn into longer-term patterns- Why emotional granularity (naming what we feel) matters- How we’re taught to suppress or favor certain emotions- What emotional regulation really means (it’s not just being calm)- Tools to shift or interrupt emotional states—without bypassing real pain.

    Our adventurer arrives on a strange island where his words echo back as distorted emotions. Confused and unsettled, he meets a curious crane who explains that the island reflects not what he says, but what he feels. As the Traveler begins to listen inward, the echoes shift, becoming clearer. By the time he leaves, he carries with him a deeper trust in his emotions—and in his ability to face them.

    Connect with So What Who Cares

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Chapters00:00 Storytime: The Island of Echoes02:34 What Are Emotions?06:58 Feelings vs. Emotions vs. States10:45 Naming What We Feel (Emotional Granularity)15:11 How Emotions Get Stuck20:22 Cultural and Familial Messages About Emotion26:37 Learning to Tolerate Joy and Peace33:20 Shifting Emotional States with Intention#SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #Emotions #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation #HealingJourney #MindfulnessMatters #EmotionalGranularity #Compassion #FeelToHeal #TheIslandOfEchoes
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    41 分
  • 009 - The Fog: How Thoughts Shape Reality

    009 - The Fog: How Thoughts Shape Reality
    2025/04/30

    Thoughts are powerful - but they're not always the truth.


    In this episode, Lora and Jeff wade into the murky waters of our thinking minds, exploring how thoughts shape our emotions, actions, and sense of self. We unpack the difference between active and passive thoughts, where our thoughts come from, and why missing information can cause us to fill in gaps with fear or negativity. Together, we explore tools for holding thoughts more lightly, building awareness, and finding more clarity and compassion in the noise.

    We explore:

    • The difference between active and passive thoughts

    • How environment and experience shape the way we think

    • Why missing data points often create false assumptions

    • The impact of negativity bias on our daily lives

    • Practical strategies for managing thought patterns

    • How meditation, mindfulness, and even humming can help soothe the mind

    Our adventurer rows into a heavy fog, the path ahead completely hidden. In the thick silence, every small splash, every creak of the boat feels bigger, scarier, more urgent. It would be easy to panic—to imagine monsters in the mist. But instead, he hums softly to himself, steadies his breathing, and remembers: not every sound is a threat, and not every thought needs chasing.

    Connect with So What Who Cares

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mail.sowhatwhocares@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Find Lora McCarville at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loramccarville.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Chapters
    00:00 Navigating the Fog of Thoughts
    02:57 Understanding the Nature of Thoughts
    05:59 The Source of Our Thoughts
    09:04 The Impact of Missing Data Points
    11:49 The Influence of Negativity Bias
    15:10 Balancing Positive and Negative Thinking
    17:51 The Role of Meditation and Mindfulness
    20:56 Tools for Managing Thoughts

    #SoWhatWhoCares #SoWhatWhoCaresPodcast #LoraMcCarville #JeffKalasky #MindfulnessMatters #EmotionalIntelligence #MentalClarity #SelfCompassion #ThoughtAwareness #CognitivePatterns #ManagingAnxiety #InnerStrength #HealingJourney #NavigatingTheMind #PersonalGrowth #FogOfThoughts
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    34 分