The Aware Mind

Nov 09 2024 73 ep. 25 mins
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Episodes explore mindfulness teachings, strategies and science and are released every Friday. Sarah Vallely is the author of four books on the subject of meditation and mindfulness, her most current book, Tame Soothe Dwell introduces a mindfulness practice based in taming the mind, soothing the gut and dwelling in the heart. Sarah also runs a virtual meditation center and trains and certifies mindfulness teachers and coaches. Learn more at http://www.tsdmind.org

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A Jolting Exploration of How Boundary Setting Creates a Safe Space for You to Heal Emotionally: Part 1

Nov 09 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Sarah talks to you straight about when to set boundaries, why to set them, and how emotional immaturity in others can challenge your boundaries. Learn why being defensive is the opposite to healthy boundary setting and why some people confuse boundary setting with being controlling. Boundaries are often challenging to set for those of us who have experienced relati

Sarah's Helene Hurricane Update in Asheville North Carolina

Nov 01 2024 2 mins  
As some of you might know, I live in Asheville, North Carolina, along with most of my show guests. I invite you to listen to my update and announcements about upcoming episode. If you are interested in making any donations to support the recovery of Western North Carolins, please consider the following:https://www.heartswithhands.org/https://www.belovedasheville.com/get-involved/ht

Finding Relief During the Presidential Election In Case You are Feeling Incredibly Anxious

Sep 20 2024 32 mins  
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience. Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss the kinds of stress the US Presidential election is creating and whether this stress could be causing you chronic anxiety. Chronic anxiety can have an effect on your physical health and you deserve to feel better emotionally. There are ways to break the cycle of worry and emotion

Eight Signs of Emotional Immaturity and Four Ways to Heal from Emotional Neglect and Trauma: Part 2

Aug 07 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Sarah covers eight signs of emotional MATURITY, as well as ways to heal from a parent (or other relationship) who is emotionally harsh or dismissive. Identifying the people in your life who are emotionally mature and making time to connect with them, is key to healing. Setting boundaries is also instrumental in regaining a safe space for you to grow and heal. Sarah

Eight Signs of Emotional Immaturity and Four Ways to Heal from Emotional Neglect and Trauma: Part 1

Jul 19 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Sarah covers eight signs of emotional immaturity and shows how being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally immature can be traumatic. Understanding these eight signs of emotional immaturity will help you identify where you end and the other person begins, which is the start of any healing journey for emotional abandonment. Explosive anger, self-absorpti

Finally Understanding What Self Worth Means for You and How to Improve Your Sense of Self Worth

Jun 28 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Sarah and Mike Comparetto are back at it. Mike, a licensed therapist, and Sarah, a trauma and anxiety coach, demystify the subject of self-worth. Much of the information available on this subject is somewhat vague, however, Mike and Sarah detail exactly how lack of self-worth shows up in our lives. Some examples include putting pressure on yourself not to make a mi

Overcoming the Impossible Task of Disengaging from Your Thinking to Take Charge of Your Life

Jun 07 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, Sarah describes in detail the RAIN technique for disengaging from, separating yourself from and separating yourself from your own thinking. If you learn and use this technique you won't feel as mentally drained and feel physically more energetic. You will feel as though you have taken back being in charge of your life, versus your mind and thoughts pulling you in a

How Somatic Healing Works and the Importance of Getting Out of Your Own Way

May 07 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, Sarah and her guest Eliza Meadows, discuss the unique techniques of somatic healing and its powerful benefits. Somatic healing involves soothing your nervous system in the midst of something uncomfortable. This discomfort can include emotional pain, fear, traumatic memory, or feelings of anxiety. Eliza is a licensed therapist and a certified Organic Intelligence So

Ethan Kross Author of Chatter: A Book About Why Our Inner Voice Determines our Happiness

Apr 19 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Sarah highlights the amazing realities of our inner voice, as described by Ethan Kross in his book "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It". Learn the truth behind why, we as humans, evolved to have an inner voice and what its original use was. And be introduced to the seven methods Kross suggests we use to distance ourselves from our

10 Reasons Why You Might Have Imposter Syndrome: Men and Women Alike

Mar 29 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Breese Annable, Coach and Therapist, discuss the ten most common traits of imposter syndrome. Originally associated more with women, recent research shows that just as many men have imposter Syndrome as women. Find out why your nervous system gets triggered when you publicly receive an award or praise. Find out you try to hide your accomplishme