Mindful Meanderings

In this episode, we will learn more about the Summer Solstice and use guided imagery to take mental vacations and explore the wonders of Oregon.

This episode focuses on mindfulness by embracing the sights, sounds, and sensations, focusing on finding the bright spots in our surroundings, even when they may be hard to find.

In this episode, we will combine the power of music and mindfulness to elicit thoughts, feelings, visualizations, and sensations that give you the strength and energy to end the winter season on a high note.

This episode calls upon you to re-energize for the new year, as you embrace the power within and work towards that which is most important to you, your values.

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In today’s mindful meandering, we will explore digital minimalism, what it means, ways to practice it, and ways to turn towards contentment during this winter break.

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In this episode, you will reflect upon the strength within and ways you can embrace your fierceness as you walk through your day. Remember, you are strong, powerful, and capable of so much more than you know.

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This episode focuses on mindfulness by embracing the sights, sounds, and physical sensations associated with fall, allowing participants to appreciate and take in the wonderful changes that come with the turning of the season.

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In this episode we discuss emotions you might be feeling as our community returns to more in person activities. We will go over three tactical strategies for managing social anxiety that might appear this fall before ending with a loving kindness meditation.

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This episode focuses on how to practice mindfulness in the face of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for many people this past year. It is normal to feel a wide range of emotions when the future is uncertain or when experiencing big changes, such as graduating. In this episode, we talk about accepting these feelings while appreciating the present.

This episode focuses on mindfulness by embracing the sights, sounds, and sensations associated with spring, allowing participants to move out of winter hibernation and back into spring action.

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• As we navigate through the world, the way we feel about our bodies can bring up many thoughts and feelings that bring us outside of the present moment and into our minds. Today’s episode focuses on cultivating body positivity through expressing gratitude and acceptance for our bodies.
  

This episode focuses on practicing self-love and self-compassion. We will be exploring how to show self-compassion towards our body, mind, and spirit.

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This episode is focused on honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is meant to inspire listeners to walk or roll towards anti-racism efforts in their community.

This episode focuses on finding gratitude and enjoyment with our natural world that surrounds us, while also honoring the Indigenous people whose traditional and ancestral homelands we are on and occupy. Special thank you to Yolonda Salguiero, from NASCC, and Trevino Brings Plenty, from MRS, for consulting with us regarding the episode. 

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Getting outside and hiking on trails has been shown to increase environmental wellbeing, mental health, and boost your mood. Turn on this episode and tune in to your body as you get outside to explore your local trails.

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This episode is perfect for folks looking to learn more about hitting the trails. We will cover how to plan a hike, what to wear, and what to bring with you. This is a great place to start or refresh yourself on getting out to the trails.

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It’s time to vote and let your voice be heard! This episode is a great companion for walking to your nearest ballot drop off or heading to vote in person. Either way you vote this year, don’t forget to bring your headphones and this podcast.

Practicing gratitude has been shown to decrease stress and increase resilience. This episode focuses on cultivating internal and external gratitude for everything around you.

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For our third episode we will focus on making and finding joy in our lives. Starting with our breathing we will scan our bodies for joy. Through this exploration we will work to notice internal and external experiences of joy, and focus on how we can carry it throughout our daily lives.

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In our second episode we discuss mindful walking. We’ll start with recognizing and acknowledging our breathing and then work to use our senses to stay present throughout our walks.

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In this episode we briefly discuss some considerations before you get outside to mindfully meander.

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