In this episode, Greg and producer Rob delve into the world of mindfulness with Valerie Gow, a practitioner and certified facilitator of mindfulness who uses it in all aspects of her life. Valerie reveals how mindfulness has become an integral part of her daily routine, allowing her to stay aware and present in each moment, free from judgment. She also shares the benefits of mindfulness, guides the listener through a brief exercise, what ‘mindful eating’ is and how it benefits our mind and body. Producer Rob Wreford listens in to the interview about Valerie’s journey that led her to discover the power of mindfulness. At the end of the episode, Rob joins Greg in an engaging discussion about what they learned about Valerie's journey and her perspective about mindfulness.
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Resources that were mentioned in this episode:
Mindful Society Global Institute Consciousness Explorers Club Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Mind and Life Institute Kadampa Meditation Centre Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential research psychologists. Tara Brach holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and teaches meditation internationally. Tara is the author of the bestselling Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion. Rick Hanson, PhD is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His books including Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient, How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness are available in 30 languages.
