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    Moved To Meditate Podcast

    The Moved To Meditate Podcast is a place for vibrant discussions about mindfulness, movement practices, and ways to find more balance and presence in daily life. Here, you’ll find down-to-earth resources to help you progress on your path, as well as insightful conversations with mindful movement, yoga, meditation, and dharma teachers from a range of traditions.

    On this podcast, we spotlight embodied approaches to mindfulness and the more contemplative aspects of movement practice. Together, we’re exploring topics like gentle therapeutic yoga, meditation, somatics, yin yoga, qigong, nervous system practices, and more.

    Listen in, and connect to a community of like-minded practitioners.

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    15-Minute Body Scan: Guided Meditation Nov 16, 2023
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    This week's podcast episode is a 15-Minute Body Scan Meditation. The Body Scan is a classic practice to cultivate mindfulness of the body and develop embodied awareness.

    For many of us, it's difficult to stay connected with the felt sense of the body. There are a lot of reasons we get pulled away from our embodied awareness - because of busy-ness, speeding through the day, getting lost in our devices, and living in a culture that values our intellectual side over our embodied knowing. Experiences of trauma can also contribute to this sense of mind-body separation, as can experiences of being othered related to attributes of our body, whether that's based on our size, race, age, sexuality, gender expression, or physical ability.

    By practicing Mindfulness of the Body, you can develop a habit of checking in more often, learning to listen to the signals of your body, and gradually re-embodying your full self.

    Over time, this work can really shift your relationship to your body. The practice can change how you sense the body, how you talk to it, how you talk about it, how you work with its energies, and how you perceive what it even means to be in a body. Getting to know the body up close by observing its aliveness in the present moment is very different than basing your relationship on all of the accumulated messages you've received over the course of your lifetime.

    So, the Body Scan is a wonderful practice in service of these discoveries. As we move our attention through the body, the intention is to be receptive to sensations in a non-judgmental way. We learn to be with the full range and variety of sensations - pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral ones, intense sensations and subtle ones, familiar ones, new ones, and mysterious ones.

    This meditation also includes a few simple instructions to help you navigate more charged experiences, like physical pain or intense emotion. Sometimes as we do the work of reconnecting with the body, strong feelings or memories come up, so I offer some simple ways to "tap the brakes," if needed. With these options in mind, the Body Scan can be an excellent vehicle for exploring and deepening embodied presence – on your own terms.

    You can do this meditation seated on the ground, or in a chair, or lying down. Any position that's kind and friendly to your body is good. This meditation also pairs well with movement! You can do a body scan before you do a movement practice, as a way of really establishing connection to what you're feeling. Or, you can do some movement first, and benefit from waking up sensation in the body, which might make it easier to feel connected as you move your awareness through in the body scan.

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    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Basic Goodness with Cop, Nomad, and Mystic Scott Odom Nov 09, 2023
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    This podcast episode is a fascinating conversation with Scott Odom, about what happens when we start to see the world through a lens of "basic goodness."

    Scott is a retired police officer, dedicated Buddhist practitioner, and former nomad who spent four years traveling the country in an airstream. We talk about practice, the process of transformation, and integrating the many roles we play in life.

    In this conversation, you'll hear about Scott's experiences working as a police officer, and what he learned from that work – both the positives and negatives. He describes how police work was empowering, but also draining, and that it eventually led him to seek a spiritual path in order to cope with the trauma he was immersed in every day.

    In Buddhism, the concept of basic goodness is the idea that all beings have an essential nature that is benevolent, open, and clear. Thus, all beings are worthy of compassion and have the potential of waking up to this true nature. Once he began his practice, Scott had the experience of going back on patrol with this radically new perspective and the ability to be fully present with people in all sorts of intense situations. This helped him move away from survival mode thinking, where he tended to view people as either a threat to deal with, or neutral and irrelevant.

    We also talked about his relationship with the devotional aspects of Tibetan Buddhism, including chanting, bowing, and deity visualizations. And, we discussed the embodied movement aspects of the Ngondro practice, and what he gained from completing thousands of prostrations (somewhat similar to a Sun Salutation) in the early years of his journey.

    And, of course I asked Scott about his 4+ years leading a nomadic life in an airstream, after he retired from police work. He shares what it was like to be on a sort of traveling Dharma retreat in the "airstream of consciousness."

    I hope you'll enjoy listening to this wide-ranging conversation and come away inspired to follow your own path of wisdom, heart, and insight – however that might look!

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    Guest Bio: Scott Odom is a Dharma practitioner in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a retired police officer and lives in the desert on the outskirts of Palm Springs, California, with his wife and two dogs. His spiritual path has included working with Ayahuasca in the Santo Daime church and exploring the Santeria/Espiritismo tradition. He currently leads an informal Dharma group that meets weekly for practice, readings, and Dharma talks. You can follow him on Instagram @the_awakened_heart.

    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Guided Meditation with Compassion Phrases Nov 02, 2023
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    This week's podcast episode is a guided meditation using compassion phrases. We can always benefit from giving and receiving more compassion - as individuals, and as a collective of interdependent beings co-existing on this planet. So in this meditation, we'll be practicing self-compassion, as well as compassion for others.

    Compassion is one of the heart cultivation practices within the Buddhist Mindfulness tradition. It is related to (but a little different from) Metta, or Loving-Kindness, which is like unconditional friendliness and goodwill.

    Compassion is more like the heartfelt response to suffering or struggle. When we witness someone's distress (or experience our own distress), that goodwill feeling has a special, poignant caring to it. That's compassion.

    Practicing Compassion Meditation is a way to grow our capacity to meet suffering with more caring and less aversion. Unfortunately, aversion is often a big part of what arises when we encounter suffering. It can kind of repulse us - we don't really want to see pain and struggle.

    That kind of aversion might lead to less-than-helpful actions, like rushing in to fix someone's problems so that you can feel better. Compassion practice helps us learn to be present and sit with difficulty…and then to take appropriate action to help or alleviate suffering, when we can.

    So, compassion isn't just "thoughts and prayers" with no intention to take tangible positive action. Real compassion can support a clear and appropriate response, and helps to ensure that response isn't defined by our reactivity.

    Likewise, self-compassion practice might start with the phrases, but it doesn't end there. This kind of meditation helps set a certain tone for the actions we need to take for ourselves, or for the changes we might need to make that might improve our circumstances. When we do those things from an attitude of care and self-compassion, it's much more beneficial than doing those activities from a place of self-criticism or shame.

    In this meditation, we'll practice with a set of simple compassion phrases that invite us to feel held in compassion. As mentioned above, the phrases work as a focal point in the meditation, and they plant the seeds of compassion in the heart-mind.

    The compassion phrases I use for this meditation:

    • May I (you) be held in Compassion.
    • May my (your) distress be eased.
    • Where there's struggle, may there also be caring.

    The compassion phrases can also become a little mental refrain that you can call upon anytime - when you find yourself saying one of these phrases to yourself as a reminder during the day, that's a good sign that they're sinking in.

    As always with phrase practices, feel free to change the words or add more lines of your own. The idea is simply to use wordings that help invoke the spirit of compassion for you.

    Make sure your body is supported and comfortable for this practice. You can do this meditation while sitting on a chair, or on a cushion, or while lying down.

    I hope this practice will bring a little more care and connection into your day, and that your compassion will ripple out into the world in all kinds of ways! -- P. S. If you want to hear more about Compassion, Episode 28 was a "Deeper Dive" podcast episode on this topic. One interesting (hopefully helpful) part of that talk is about distinguishing between true compassion and the well-intentioned misfires such as enabling, co-dependence, and compassion fatigue. There's also a sweet story about a Dachshund named Scarlett. -- For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram (or Threads!) at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Wise Effort and Mindful Movement Oct 26, 2023
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    In today's episode of the podcast, we'll be exploring Wise Effort. Practicing Wise Effort means being mindful of how you're using your energies and your attention - and whether that is moving you towards fulfilling your intentions.

    This is something we can look at in meditation practice, or in movement practice...and hopefully apply in the rest of our life's activities.

    You'll hear about Wise Effort (or Right Effort) in the context of the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, and why it's important to pay attention to not only what we do, but how we do it. When we put energy into a task or towards a goal, is there a tone of steadiness and clarity, or grasping and striving? Are we working too hard and getting exhausted, or not doing enough to build any momentum?

    Wise Effort can include: • generating the effort to start your practice and keep practicing • refining the kind of effort you're using in your practice (or any activity) • the effort to bring your attention back to the present moment • the inner work of making ethical choices, or avoiding harmful, reactive actions • the resolve it takes to be present with mental and emotional states

    I'll also underline the role Wise Effort plays in Mindfulness practice, beyond just "being with what is." Sometimes Wise Effort supports us to sit with something that's challenging, other times we engage Wise Effort to redirect the mind because we're overwhelmed or moving into a habit track that we don't want to reinforce.

    And, of course, you'll hear how a mindful movement class can be an incredible laboratory for observing your relationship to effort!

    Since I've recently been teaching a class series that combines resistance bands with mindful movement, this topic has been very much on my mind. I'll talk about how this added element of strength has inspired some interesting ways to investigate Wise Effort in a class that's normally gentler and quieter.

    As we get to know the actual sensations of physical effort, we can get better at taking our cues from the body, rather than falling into deeply conditioned habits around effort.

    Historically speaking, I tend to be a bit of an over-doer, so I share some personal examples of how I try to apply what I've learned "on the mat" about Wise Effort, so it can have a greater balancing influence on how I live and work. I hope this episode will also inspire you to reflect on your relationship with effort, and how you can engage with it in a curious, playful, non-judgmental way. -- For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram and Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, and pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Mindful Movement for Bio Psycho Social Spiritual Well-Being Sep 28, 2023
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    In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about the Bio Psycho Social Spiritual model and Mindful Movement. I believe this framework can help us understand the full potential of Mindful Movement and the (sometimes unexpected) benefits we gain from practicing. Listen in, and hear why Mindful Movement deserves to be a priority if you're looking to increase your well-being.

    The Bio Psycho Social Spiritual (BPSS) model represents a holistic approach to human health, which was originally proposed in the field of medicine as a an alternative to more reductionist ways of thinking. The BPSS points out interconnections between different aspects of human experience, and how all of these factors contribute to overall wellness.

    When you think about this model, you start to realize how often we are asked to compartmentalize different parts of ourselves because we're interacting with an institution or system that's more equipped to deal with one or two facets of the BPSS, but not all of them. So, where do we get to be seen and celebrated as whole selves?

    It is interesting to look at Mindful Movement through this lens, because it is rare to find resources that address our full humanity in the way that Mindful Movement classes can.

    And, this framework gives us the opportunity to appreciate what these practices have to offer beyond the physical benefits. Practices like Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Somatics can contribute to our mental health, help us form important social bonds, and create spaces where we can reflect on what's meaningful to us.

    As you'll hear in the episode, the key to really touching on all four domains of the Bio Psycho Social Spiritual model is the intentional combination of movement and mindfulness. Give it a listen, and be inspired to include your whole self in your practice!

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    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    Sign up for the Teacher Trainings Interest List, and recieve 1-2 newsletters on topics like this each month): movedtomeditate.yoga/teacher-training-interest-list

    Information on the upcoming Mindful Movement Teacher Training can be found at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt.

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, and pictures of Pacific Northwest nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Equanimity Practice: Guided Meditation Sep 21, 2023
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    This week's podcast episode is an Equanimity practice. Join me for a guided meditation, exploring the potential for steadiness in the heart and mind.

    Equanimity, or Upekkha (in Pali), is a natural by-product of Mindfulness Meditation. We grow our steadiness a little bit every time we come back to our anchor in the present moment. And, our steadiness also gets stronger every time we're able to observe our reactive thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them.

    Equanimity practice is also a form of meditation in itself. It is one of the Four Brahma Viharas, or Divine Abodes, along with Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and Altruistic Joy. These are sometimes called "heart practices" within Mindfulness or Insight Meditation.

    As we develop Equanimity, we are developing the capacity to meet life fully, with all of its joys and challenges.

    In this meditation, we will cultivate equanimity through the felt sense of groundedness and spaciousness in the body, through imagery, and by using Equanimity phrases.

    The Equanimity phrases I offer are:

    • May I feel steady and grounded.
    • May my view be wise and spacious, free from reactivity.
    • May I care AND let go.
    • May I know what to do.

    Feel free to do this practice while sitting on a chair or on a cushion. For this meditation, it is helpful to be upright and to feel your feet or sitting bones touching the support of the floor or chair.

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    P. S. If you want to learn more about Equanimity, Episode 21 was a "Deeper Dive" podcast episode on this topic. That talk covers some important nuances to Equanimity practice, like how it is different from apathy or numbness, and the connection between Equanimity and states like courage or confidence.

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    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Information on the upcoming Mindful Movement Teacher Training can be found at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt.

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram (or Threads!) at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, and pictures of Pacific Northwest nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    ADHD and Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Deng Sep 07, 2023
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    This week on the podcast, I'm talking about ADHD and Mindfulness Meditation with my guest Ying Deng. Ying is the founder of ADHD Asian Girl, a platform that provides support and resources for people with ADHD, especially Asian women. She is a certified Transformation Life Coach with additional training in positive psychology, and she's currently in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP).

    There is some research that shows mindfulness to be an effective practice for helping people with ADHD direct their focus, regulate their emotions, and more. But, understandably, the act of meditation presents inherent difficulties for ADHD, and some of the standard mindfulness techniques may not be completely accessible without adaptation.

    In this interview, Ying Deng shares about her journey with mindfulness and ADHD, and how she got diagnosed as an adult, after realizing that she was bored with her dream job because it had become too calm and predictable. She highlights how often the symptoms are overlooked in high-achieving women, and how one's cultural background can influence the way their ADHD shows up.

    We also talk in detail about different mindfulness and meditation practices, and how to adapt them for ADHD. Ying's tips include:

    • Embrace variety and constant learning by experimenting with different meditation techniques - the world of mindfulness is vast!
    • Meditation practices with more structure, like RAIN or repeating Loving Kindness phrases, can help with focus.
    • Know that you can practice meditation in different postures – sitting, standing, lying down, and in walking meditation.
    • Incorporate more sensory engagement by practicing outdoors, playing background music, or by using mala beads (sense of touch).
    • Try a breathing exercise or mindful movement practice beforehand to help you transition into your meditation.
    • Consider meditating in a group with others (either in person or online) as a form of "body doubling," to help you stay present and engaged with the practice.

    Ying also explained how she developed a consistent practice despite the fact that sticking to the same schedule every day doesn't work for her. And, she described the benefits of mindfulness in her daily life, including the ability to return to the present moment, and responding to situations with less self-judgment.

    If you're listening because you have ADHD and you're interested in learning to meditate, I think you'll get some really helpful ideas from this conversation!

    And, I hope that this episode will also be helpful for mindfulness teachers who would like to make their teachings more accessible for neurodivergent students. Speaking as a teacher myself, I found some of the suggestions weren't what I expected (and they do break from tradition), but they make sense now with a greater understanding of ADHD.

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    Guest Bio: Ying Deng is a passionate advocate for ADHD awareness and empowerment, with extensive experience in coaching and mindfulness. She is the founder of ADHD Asian Girl, a platform that provides support and resources for people with ADHD, especially Asian women. Through her work, she strives to increase representation and awareness of the unique experiences of Asian women with ADHD as well as make meditation more accessible for ADHD people. Ying Deng is a certified Transformation Life Coach with additional training in positive psychology. She is currently in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.

    You can learn more about Ying Deng on her website https://adhdasiangirl.com/

    You can also follow her on Twitter and YouTube.

    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    Information on the upcoming Mindful Movement Teacher Training can be found at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt.

    Lastly, you can follow the podcast (and Addie, the host) on Instagram at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, yin yoga, and pictures of PNW nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Guided Meditation with Loving Kindness Phrases Aug 24, 2023
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    This episode of the podcast is a guided meditation using Loving Kindness phrases.

    Metta (or Loving Kindness) Meditation is one of the heart practices from the Mindfulness tradition, and it's a way of cultivating goodwill and friendliness for ourselves and others.

    One of the techniques we use in Metta practice is to silently recite phrases to help invoke the intention of loving kindness.

    In this guided meditation, we will start by offering Metta phrases to another being (such as an animal friend or admired mentor) who is easy to wish well. In traditional Metta practice, this figure is called the "Benefactor."

    Then, we'll turn the kind intentions we've generated for the Benefactor back towards our own selves. This method can be helpful for cultivating greater self-kindness or self-love.

    The Loving Kindness phrases I offer are:

    May you (I) be safe and protected from harm. May you (I) be happy in the midst of how things are. May you (I) be healthy, strong, and whole. May you (I) live with ease of well-being.

    You can do this meditation seated on the ground, or in a chair, or lying down. Any position that's kind and friendly to your body is good!

    If you want more context for Loving Kindness practices in general, I did two podcast episodes about Metta in 2022, so you can look up episodes 24 and 26 and learn more about the origins and benefits of Metta, as well as some helpful clarifications and tips.

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    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Information on the upcoming Mindful Movement Teacher Training can be found at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt.

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram (or Threads!) at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, and pictures of Pacific Northwest nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Mindful Movement Class vs. Yoga Class: What's the Difference? Aug 17, 2023
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    Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Mindful Movement class and a Yoga class? That question is a little more complicated than it may first appear, and so that's what we're going to explore in this episode of the podcast.

    While Yoga could certainly be considered a type of Mindful Movement, we're going to break down the similarities and differences between a typical mainstream Yoga class and a movement class that is more like a dynamic expression of Mindfulness Meditation.

    I'll be talking about the "Mindful Movement class" as a particular format that I use in my teaching to give structure to the practice of mindfulness-in-movement. And, I'll share how this topic is personal to me, especially as I've evolved in my teaching over the last few years.

    Features of a Mindful Movement Class vs. a Yoga Class:

    • A Mindful Movement class may be done entirely standing, sitting in a chair, or on the floor, and these positional foundations can be mixed in any way that's practical, rather than following the expected arc of a Yoga class.
    • It may draw from a mix of movement modalities, like Somatics, Yoga, Qigong, or Tai Chi, rather than being purely dedicated to one style.
    • When designing a class through the lens of mindfulness-in-movement, one might take a different approach to sequencing (choosing the movements and putting them in a particular order), rather than using common Yoga sequencing guidelines.
    • In a Mindful Movement class, there is more emphasis on directing your awareness and attention, to explore meditative skills through movement.
    • A teacher may choose the term "Mindful Movement" for their class to indicate that it's based more on Buddhist Mindfulness teachings, rather than Yoga philosophy.
    • A Mindful Movement class might end in a seated meditation, rather than culminating with Savasana.

    Each of the above elements is explained in more detail in the episode, and if you noticed that I used the words "may" and "might" a lot in these bullet points, it's because I'm describing my own perspective on Mindful Movement, rather than trying to speak for everyone! I don't think that there's widely-accepted consensus on this definition, at least at this present moment.

    "Mindful Movement" is a VERY broad term, but I think it can be useful to explore some definitions, as these choices connect to one's intention for practice.

    And since the idea of a Mindful Movement class is less standardized, looking at it alongside the more familiar yoga class format gives us something to compare and contrast it with, which hopefully makes it a bit less abstract. My intention is not to declare that one form of practice is better, or that anything is missing from Yoga. Rather, this discussion is offered in the spirit of openness, respect, and possibility, so that we can all consider what kinds of classes might best serve our needs and intentions.

    I'm hoping that what I share in this episode will be helpful whether you're newly exploring movement practices, or you're a teacher like myself who sometimes gets tangled up in names and titles for things… ;) -- For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    Information on the upcoming Mindful Movement Teacher Training can be found at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt.

    And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library!

    Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram (or Threads!) at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, and pictures of Pacific Northwest nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


    Havening Techniques: Mindful Touch to Change Your Brain with Dr. Kate Truitt Aug 03, 2023
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    In this episode of the podcast, I have the honor of speaking with Dr. Kate Truitt about the Havening Techniques, which use mindful touch and intentional attention to change how your brain responds to stress.

    Dr. Kate Truitt is a licensed clinical psychologist, applied neuroscientist, and an internationally recognized expert in the neuroscience of trauma, stress, and resilience. She is the co-developer of the Havening Techniques and author of the book Healing In Your Hands: Self-Havening Practices to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience.

    You'll hear about:

    • The ways you can apply the Self-Havening mindful touch
    • Befriending your amygdala, the ancient part of your brain that seeks to keep you safe, but can easily hijack you with fearful thoughts
    • What happens in your brain when you combine touch, cognitive techniques, and breath regulation in a Havening exercise
    • And how Havening can be used not only in difficult moments, but as a way to explore positive feelings that might initially feel like a stretch.

    Dr. Truitt shares her own story of healing from traumatic grief and how Havening became such a big part of her work as a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist. We cover practical ways these tools can be used to shift the impact of a stressful event, and to decrease the likelihood of being triggered in a similar way in the future.

    And, we also discuss how the intentional distractions and brain games in Havening help us redirect our attention away from overwhelming thoughts, and how this fits in with the mindfulness practice of non-avoidance, or turning towards whatever is coming up.

    If Havening is new to you, this episode is a great place to start! Dr. Truitt shares so much information in this conversation, including tools you can put to use right away. Be sure to check the show notes page on my website for the additional resources and handouts that go with this episode.

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    You can learn more about Dr. Kate Truitt on her website https://drtruitt.com/

    Her book (discussed in this episode) is called Healing In Your Hands: Self-Havening Practices to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience (This is my affiliate link at Bookshop.org. If you purchase through the link, I receive a small percentage, at no extra cost to you, AND the profits benefit local bookstores.)

    You can also follow Dr. Kate Truitt on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt

    For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at https://www.movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast.

    Lastly, you can follow the podcast (and Addie, the host) on Instagram at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, yin yoga, and pictures of PNW nature and my adorable kitty, Mustache).


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