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Do you believe everything that you think? What about when you’re complaining? In this episode, Byron Katie teaches us a compassionate self-inquiry technique that invites us to kindly question our thoughts and beliefs. This process can lead us toward greater peace, ease and freedom.

Byron Katie is a renowned speaker and author, known for a transformative self-inquiry practice she calls "The Work." In this episode, Katie introduces her teachings, shares profound insights, and guides us through practical exercises to help us explore and question our thoughts with compassion and curiosity.

This talk is a brief excerpt from Byron Katie’s guest teacher presentation to those enrolled in our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. Learn more about this unique, online, self-paced program at mindfulnessexercises.com/certify

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Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.

Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.

Each episode offers a mix of:

• Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings
• Conversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers
• Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers
• Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change

If you’re interested in:

• Mindfulness meditation for everyday life
• Trauma-sensitive and compassion-based practices
• Teaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative way
• Deepening your own practice while supporting others

…you’re in the right place.

Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com.