Mindful Elevation

Trusting Yourself: A Journey to Inner Wisdom

In today's Energy Elevator, we explore using meditation as a powerful tool for accessing our inner wisdom and deepening our self-awareness. Drawing inspiration from Sue Patton Thoele’s The Woman’s Book of Courage, we dive into meditation to help quiet the mind, connect with our true selves, and nurture the courage to trust our inner guidance.
 
Resources:
https://www.suepattonthoele.com/ 
 
 
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Stretch, Breathe, Connect: A Six-Minute Movement Break

Take a few moments (six minutes!) out of your busy day to reconnect with your body and mind. In this episode, we guide you through a series of gentle stretches, mindful breathing exercises, and relaxing movements designed to release tension and bring calm to your mind. Whether you’re at your desk, in your living room, or just starting the day, this mini movement break is perfect for recharging your energy and resetting your focus. No equipment needed—just a little space and an open mind.
 
 
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding Suicide Prevention, with Ashley Luongo

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions about suicide, including detailed conversations on warning signs and prevention. We understand this may be a difficult or triggering topic for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider seeking support from a mental health professional or contacting a suicide prevention hotline (988). Your well-being is important, and there are resources available to help.
 
In today's episode, we invite back Ashley Luongo, LMHC to discuss the sensitive yet important topic of suicide. We'll discuss common misconceptions, identify key warning signs, and highlight the resources available for those in need. By breaking the silence, we can reduce stigma, increase awareness, and ultimately save lives. We also reflect on our experience at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Dark Overnight Walk in Boston from this past October.
Join us as work to create a world where no one feels alone in their darkest moments.
 
Resources:
https://988lifeline.org/ 
https://afsp.org/
Overnight Walk: https://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=536
https://samaritanshope.org/
https://suicidepreventionnow.org/
https://suicideprevention.nv.gov/Youth/Myths/
 
 
 
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Rewiring Your Mind: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

In this Elevator, we dive into the fascinating world of mindfulness and the brain. Discover how mindfulness meditation physically changes your brain, improves focus, reduces stress, and enhances emotional regulation. We’ll explore the latest scientific research and break down how this ancient practice is backed by modern neuroscience. Learn what’s really happening in your brain when you’re present, and why it matters!
 
Resources:https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn3916
https://neuro.wharton.upenn.edu/community/winss_scholar_blog2/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9896358/
 
 
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Letting the Storm Pass: Finding Stillness Within

In this 10-minute guided meditation, you'll learn to observe and accept difficult emotions or thoughts, much like watching a storm pass. Through mindful breathing and body awareness, this practice helps you find inner calm amidst life's turbulence, reminding you that all storms are temporary. Perfect for moments of stress or emotional overwhelm, this meditation encourages grounding, presence, and peace.
 
 
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Declutter the Mind: A Meditation for Clarity and Calm

Our minds can often feel cluttered with worries, to-do lists, and endless thoughts, making it hard to find peace and focus. Join us for a guided meditation designed to help you clear the mental clutter, letting go of distractions and creating space for clarity and calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a mental reset, this meditation will help you find calm in the midst of life's chaos.
 
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Heartfelt Healing: Meditation for the Mourning Soul

In today's Energy Elevator, we offer a soothing guided meditation designed to support and comfort those navigating the pain of loss. Through gentle breathwork, mindful reflection, and compassionate guidance, this meditation helps to ease the heaviness of grief, allowing space for healing and inner peace.
Remember that healing from grief is a journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the space and time you need.
 
Resources:
https://grief.com/
 
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The Greatest Secret… Revealed: Everlasting Happiness, Joy and Awareness, with Carla Kessel

In today's episode, we welcome back Carla Kessel, LICSW!! In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the realms of self-help and psychology, exploring two influential concepts that have shaped modern thinking: Rhonda Byrne’s The  Greatest Secret and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
We begin by unpacking Rhonda Byrne’s The Greatest Secret, an evolution of her earlier work, The Secret. What new revelations does Byrne present about the Law of Attraction and the nature of consciousness? We’ll explore how The Greatest Secret expands on its predecessor and the implications for those seeking to harness the power of their thoughts and beliefs.
Then, we shift gears to examine Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a foundational theory in psychology that outlines a pyramid of human needs from basic survival to self-actualization. How do these needs shape our motivations and behaviors? We’ll explore each level of Maslow’s pyramid and discuss how understanding this hierarchy can help us better navigate our personal and professional lives.
Join us as we unravel the secrets behind these influential ideas and consider how they intersect to offer insights into achieving personal fulfillment and understanding human motivation. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion that bridges the gap between popular self-help theories and established psychological frameworks!
 
 
Resources:
Rhonda Byrne “The Secret” Series:
The Secret
The Magic
The Power
Hero
 
The Greatest Secret:
The Secret Daily Teachings
The Secret Gratitude Book
The Secret to Love, Health and Money
How the Secret Changed My Life 
 
Also available on other mediums, audiobooks, Movie- The Secret, YouTube, etc. There are other authors who write about the same subject material and links to other books on the subject in Thriftbooks.com 
 
Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy - Motivation Model
Simplypsychology.org 
 
Lester Levenson -  Happiness is Free Volumes 1-5
 
Rupert Spira - The Art of Peace and Happiness
 
Retreat: https://imiloainstitute.com/project/the-homecoming-retreat/
 
 
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Mindful Scribbles: Harnessing the Power of Journaling for Inner Calm

In today's Energy Elevator, we explore how journaling can be a powerful tool for achieving inner calm and clarity. Discover practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into your journaling practice, learn how to use writing as a means to process emotions and thoughts, and hear from experts about the transformative benefits of making your journal a space for reflection and serenity.
 
Resources:
https://www.intelligentchange.com/blogs/read/benefits-of-journaling
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-journal-for-anxiety
Journal Apps: https://zapier.com/blog/best-journaling-apps/
Gratitude Journal: Five Minute Gratitude Journal on Amazon
 
 
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Pathways to Peace: Understanding the Eightfold Path

In today's Energy Elevator,  we delve into the Eightfold Path—a core teaching of Buddhism that offers a practical guide to achieving inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. We explore each of the eight principles, from right understanding to right concentration, and discuss how integrating these practices into daily life can lead to profound transformation and a deeper sense of harmony.
 
Resources:
https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/eightfold-path/
https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/ 
 
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