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Short talks on meaning, mental health, and what it actually takes to live a more examined life. Listen below or via: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, & YouTube.

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Finding Awe & Wonder in Everyday Life | Ep #284
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Finding Awe & Wonder in Everyday Life | Ep #284

There is a temptation to continually seek out peak experiences. To always be searching for awe and wonder, only be saddened when everyday life comes up short.

But what if we made the mundane a meditation?

The reality is that most of life is ordinary. But there is wonder to be found, if we stop taking things for granted and if we know how to look.

This talk explores how slowing down and reframing our focus and attention can help us rediscover and appreciate the subtle wonder all around us.

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How To Respond To Anxiety, Triggers & Dysregulation | Ep 276
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How To Respond To Anxiety, Triggers & Dysregulation | Ep 276

This is an informational talk on how to reduce the severity, duration, and impact of panic attacks, triggers, and dysregulation.

We start with the core reminder: you are not in danger, this will pass, and you can support your system back toward steadiness. From there, the talk focuses on combining acceptance with action through practical reframes and body-based strategies, including breathwork, present-moment orientation, progressive muscle relaxation, and movement as a way to discharge stress and restore regulation.

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