Mindful Living Guide

The Mindful Living Guide is a Podcast about how we can use principles from Mindfulness to navigate the many Ups and Downs of life. We hope that the conversations we share, can help you to see the Extra-Ordinary in the Ordinary moments of life. It is brought to you by Stephen Downey, a Podcaster, TEDx speaker and Mindfulness coach.

49 - Dee Reilly - Creating a Sustainable Practice 09/15/2023

48 - Daragh Fleming - Lets talk about Mens Metal Health 09/08/2023

47 - Sinead Kennedy - Getting to know our Inner-self 09/01/2023

46 - Helena Dilleen - Embracing a Mindful Life 03/24/2023

45 - Brian Downes - We all gain from Meitheal 03/17/2023

44 - Niamh McDonnell - Lessons for Living your Best Life 03/10/2023

43 - Paula Byrne - A Mindful Approach to the Menstrual Cycle 03/03/2023

42 - George Wilse - Creating a Sustainable Life 02/17/2023

41 - Laura Hilliard Brady and Amanda Ringrose - Resilience Through Empathy and Self-Care 02/13/2023

41 - Laura Hilliard Brady and Amanda Ringrose - Resilience Through Empathy and Self-Care Joining me today on the Mindful Living Guide are two incredible guests, Laura Hilliard Brady and Amanda Ringrose. In this episode, we delve into the topic of Resilience, healing and self-awareness, and boundaries. Our guests emphasize the importance of taking the time to reflect on ourselves and understand what's truly important to us. They share their insights on the importance of setting boundaries and understanding that not everyone is going to have a good day. They mention techniques like zipping up and looking up to change one's energy field, and the idea of sending love and kindness to others. Why gratitude is so important in shifting our vibrational energy. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Growth is a constant process, and everyone has the opportunity to grow every day. Our thoughts shape our beliefs and experiences. Affirmations with intention can change the energy behind them. People often struggle with their true identity. Kindness and love, including self-kindness, is important for overall well-being. Visualising sending love and kindness to yourself can help to build self-love. The power of Gratitude as well as setting boundaries. The course "Energy Resilience Workshop Leader", the first ITECH accredited course awarded in Ireland. As well as that all important question: What does Mindful Living mean to you? About our guests: Laura Hilliard Brady is a licensed “Heal your life” workshop leader, holistic therapist, yoga teacher, rainbow yoga teacher, and past dancer with over 30 years of experience in the health industry. With a passion for mindfulness and the power of our words, Laura has attended over 1000 hours of courses and workshops to deepen her knowledge and understanding of topics such as the Polyvagal theory, Heart Math, TEB, EFT, and more. Laura has worked with companies and teams to help people tap into mindfulness, the law of attraction, spiritual growth, and the power of movement and breath. Amanda Ringrose is a specialized relationship coach, mentor, and licensed social worker with over 30 years of experience in mentoring, teaching, and relationship dynamics. Amanda has worked with individuals and families, helping them emerge and transform their lives, and find their voice to forge a new space for themselves. Amanda's approach introduces clients to the field of neuroscience, helping them navigate their internal systems and understand the impact of their relationship with themselves, which shows up in other areas of their lives. I hope you find this episode as inspiring and educational as I did. If you want to learn more about Laura and Amanda's business and their "Energy Resilience Workshop Leader" course, be sure to check out their website, . As always, thank you for tuning in to "The Mindful Living Guide." We'll be back next week with more insights and tips for living a mindful life. Until then, take care and be well. /episode/index/show/mindfullivingguide/id/25910328

40 - Enda O'Doherty - I'm Fine, on the outside. 02/03/2023

40 - Enda O'Doherty - I'm Fine, on the outside. When you think of Endurance Athletes, few are more resilient than today’s guest. Running 9 marathons in 8 days from Belfast to Waterford is hard enough or climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro. However, try doing that while carrying a washing machine. Yes, I said a washing change! That is exactly what Enda O'Doherty did to raise awareness for Mental health. For anyone who does not already know Enda , here is some background on him: Enda O’Doherty, an inspirational speaker and endurance athlete who has taken on some of the world’s toughest challenges. His endurance, drive and passion and ability to convey a message have made him a much sought-after speaker. His ability to write and present a bespoke presentation sets him apart. Enda’s endurance C.V. is astounding! He has pushed his physical and mental limits far beyond marathon running. He has completed Iron Man Sweden and Iron Man UK, one of the world’s toughest endurance races, with a 4 km swim, followed immediately by a 180 km bike ride, followed by a full marathon. As we discuss in this episode, the washing machine is such a good analogy for people struggling with Mental Health. Many of us are walking around carry a massive load on our backs that no one can see until it becomes too heavy to carry anymore. I am very grateful to Enda for taking the time to chat to me. Only last week he was speaking at in Dublin and was the standout speaker for people I spoke to, who attended the Conference. In this Episode, we talk to Enda about How he grounded himself before his talk at Pendulum. His Journey with the Washing Machine. Sharing our Load and asking for help How he planned for any failure on the Mountain. Enda’s limitless belief in what can be achieved. The amazing cover on his book – I’m Fine. The level of dishonesty during his journey with Alcoholism. Pursuing happiness, on a daily basis. What does Mindful Living mean to Enda? Embracing those tough days. The beauty in his early morning walks. How happiness is different for everyone. You can also check out Enda on his own Podcast, I have all of Endas connection details on our show notes page as well as links to support networks that may help, if you are struggling yourself and could do with extra support. If you are new to our Podcast, I would encourage you to look back at some of the past episodes and see how Mindful Living can mean something different to everyone. The most important thing is to embrace what works for us so we can be more present in our days and appreciate our Moments, as they happen. You can find out more about Enda and how to contact him on /episode/index/show/mindfullivingguide/id/25785345