Guest:
Brenda Chamberlain
Mindfulness Practitioner and Coach
Bookcliff Equine Assisted Learning LLC
www.bookcliffequine.com

Host: Kimberly Henrie, www.kimberlyhenrie.com

Special thanks to Fruition Studio www.fruitionstudio.com

This is living the good life podcast 2002, I’m Kimberly Henrie. Today, in our Vibrant Living series, we’ll be talking about the science and the benefits of mindfulness. You’ll hear the history of this approach to life and we’ll leave you with some simple practices that can be transformational if you apply them daily. Let’s begin.

17 years mental health experience

Works with horses and human

Mindfulness has become well known
Dates back 2,600 years to Buddha
A science of the mind
A way to have a healthy relationship with our experiences
Many different definitions, all with same elements
Attending to each present moment with acceptance and compassion
Show up as our best wisest selves
Viktor Frankel Between stimulus and response quote
Life is always changing moment to moment
Not trying to get rid of emotions
Amygdala hijack
Practicing mindfulness strengthens adulting type decisions and lessens amygdala hijack
References: Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach Viktor Frankel, Dr. Jay Kumar, Rick Hansen (Buddha brain)
Wellness approach vs illness approach
Proactive vs reactive
Emphasis daily practice
Simple practices that are transformational
Tea practice daily
Positive psychology movement
Starts with self-compassion
Take 10 deep breaths
Go for a walk
5 heart breaths

Mindfulness is for people of any age.
“Teaching people to fish versus giving them fish.”

If you’d like to learn more about Brenda’s services, find her online at bookcliffequine.com A special thanks to Fruition Studio for supporting this podcast. Learn about heart-centered marketing at fruitionstudio.com. This is Living the Good Life! Thanks for joining us!