The Mindful Schools Podcast

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Nurturing the Heart of Education. The Mindful Schools Podcast supports listeners in resourcing inspiration from within. We share practices to help you reconnect with your own strengths and passion for teaching, as well as concrete examples of what mindfulness looks like in action, both for your work with students and for your own self-care. Our goal in creating a regular podcast is to respond to what is happening in schools, right now, from the vantage point of our team of mindful educators, and create discussion, community and support for those working in the field. We look forward to connecting with you.

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Ep.15: Impermanence: Meeting Transitions with Resilience, Courage, and Grace

Apr 30 2021 42 mins

Our team closes the season with this final podcast episode. We're talking about impermanence and transitions. Argos, Megan, and Alan share mindful strategies that support them to meet transitions with resilience, courage, and grace.

Ep. 14: Back to School: Facing Change and Transition After an Already Challenging Year

Apr 19 2021 30 mins

In a "normal" year, schools and educators have response plans in place. If this, then this. But what happens in a year like 2020-2021? How can we support our students and communities? The Mindful Schools team candidly discusses what's arising in their communities and how they're unpacking a year's worth of challenges during *yet another* transition back to school.

Ep. 13: Embracing the Grumpiness, Savoring the Little Moments

Feb 08 2021 35 mins

We’re living amidst many challenges right now. What’s supporting you, right now? Alan, Argos, and Megan talk candidly about the role that mindfulness plays in acknowledging and embracing emotions, and perhaps being with them in a more skillful way.Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.

Ep. 12: The Commercialization of Mindfulness

Feb 03 2021 19 mins

Mindfulness is spreading. Even toy companies are starting to get into the mix. In this episode, we explore the opportunities and pitfalls that come with the commercialization of mindfulness.Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.

Ep. 11: The Value of Retreat at Home

Jan 07 2021 28 mins

Shelter-in-place has challenged Mindful Schools to deeply rethink how we support educators at our in-depth, week-long (and typically in-person) mindfulness retreats––a focal element of our Mindful Teacher Certification Program. Megan, Argos, and Alan discuss how the shift to virtual-at-home retreats has opened new doors to support and empower educators to integrate mindfulness

Ep.10: The Intentional Slow-Down

Dec 21 2020 38 mins

When we first watched countries sheltering-in-place in the spring, many of us experienced disbelief. I could never do that, many thought. Yet here we are, again, riding another wave of shelter-in-place. Megan, Argos, and Alan discuss interesting similarities––both delights and struggles––of social distancing and silent mindfulness retreats.Silent retreat is an impactful ele

Ep.9: Rethinking Burnout

Nov 20 2020 55 mins

We’re all feeling the effects of sustained uncertainty, stress, and social distancing. When does this all amount to burnout? What does mindfulness and self-care have to do with self-preservation in the face of burnout?This episode highlights Crystal McCreary’s recent talk on burnout with our current Mindful Schools Mindful Teacher Certification Program and Schoolwide Implementa

Ep.8: Mindful Communication, Part 2: 'We' versus 'Me'

Nov 09 2020 26 mins

Myth: mindfulness is about me and my inner world. Alan and Crystal talk about how walking in someone else’s shoes––being radically empathetic––can support us to move toward ‘we’ in these disconnected and divided times.

Ep. 7: Mindful Communication, Part 1: Are You Listening?

Nov 02 2020 27 mins

Discussing something you’re passionate about can be difficult––whether you’re at work, at school, or at home. This week we’re talking about the willingness to listen, to disagree, to be open, and to be uncomfortable. Explore this resource: Three Elements of Mindful Communication from Mindful Schools.

Ep. 6: Creating a Container for Meaningful Conversation

Oct 27 2020 55 mins

How can communication norms and agreements help us feel supported as we have conversations (and disagreements) with one another? This week, we talk about the Mindful Schools relational agreements and how they show up in our Mindful Teacher Certification Program and our work together.