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The Free to Be Mindful Podcast invites you along on a journey to learn of mindful living, grow in mental health and inspire through personal growth. In a world where we can often feel much stress and overwhelm, this podcast provides bite-sized tips and real-talk conversations, empowering you to embrace mindfulness and nurture your full potential. Hosted by Speaker, Educator and Licensed Therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, whose insights on mindful living, mental health, and personal growth ha ...
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Unsolicited Advice: How to Get it (and Give It) Like a Pro
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Advice is everywhere—from influencers on TikTok sharing their take of the day to old-fashioned advice from our social circles and professional networks. Wondering how to navigate unsolicited advice like a pro? From understanding how and when to take advice to learning ways to make our own feedback more positive, this episode shows us how to apply o…
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Lean on Me: The Power of Building Strong Relationships
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed with responsibilities or like you are carrying the weight of your burdens all by yourself? It's time to learn to lean! This episode encourages you to embrace vulnerability and connection. By investing trust in our relationships, we invest in our personal growth, combat isolation, and embrace our potential to tackle ch…
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Whether it's spiders or making a life-changing decision, we all have fears—and instead of looking at our fear as a barrier and letting it isolate us further, we can lean into the fear to prosper in our professional and personal journeys. This episode explores where our fear comes from as well, shares a valuable framework for conquering fears, and o…
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There's no rulebook or manual to life—so using planning as a decision-making tool can help guide the way. But what if things happen not according to plan? It's okay to redirect ourselves! This episode explains our bodies' emotional and physical responses through the science of planning, a framework for coping once things don't go as planned and und…
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Chance and Choice: Exploring the Role of Luck in Success
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May the luck be in your favor! Have you ever heard of the debate between luck and hard work, and wondered how much chance vs. choice truly plays a role in your journey? This episode dives into the phenomenon of luck, ways to develop our motivation and hard work, and ways to build on our success and positive mindsets. In this special St. Patrick's D…
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Navigating Challenges & Celebrating Self Worth As Women
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International Women's Day is a global day dedicated to celebrating women and their accomplishments and showcasing awareness of any issues of gender inequality that still might exist. And womanhood is a beautiful superpower—but with the power and progress, challenges and expectations also exist. Womanhood is a testament to resilience, leadership, an…
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Inner intuition is the compass that guides us through life's uncharted waters. Whether we think of it as an inner voice, a subconscious decision, an innate understanding, or a gut feeling, inner intuition is key to self-awareness and decision-making: so it's just as important to discover how to hone in on it. This episode explores the psychology be…
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Unlocking the Power of Time: What Would You Do with an Extra Day?
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2024 is a leap year! Earth's orbit around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days; rounded to 365 in the calendar year. That missing partial day, added one day every four years, is a leap year. The bonus day leads to a creative, invigorating question: What would you do if you had all the time in the world? This episode explores ways to beat time an…
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From Crisis to Connection: Exploring the Loneliness Epidemic
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Even with all of the modern connections and digital technology, loneliness is considered to be an epidemic in the US. It's a paradox—one that weighs heavily on our physical and mental health, and growth as individuals and global collectives. This episode navigates the path from crisis to connection by exploring possible triggers, sharing ways to fi…
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Love comes in many forms, and cultivating it is important for the growth of our journeys, relationships, and lifestyles. There’s love in our actions, love in the connections we make, and love that guides our decisions or mindsets. Platonic love, romantic love, selfless love, timeless love, acts of love —the list goes on. As this Valentine's Day rol…
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Awareness is what bridges the gap between the known and unknown—but it can be difficult to reach it, especially when we might deal with multiple biases. Unpacking awareness and learning more about these biases can help us make space for understanding and mindful living. This episode delves into the importance of self and social awareness, the multi…
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From Adversity to Triumph: Mario B's Journey of Resilience
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Founder of SalsaFever on2 Dance Academy and guest resident lecturer at ASU, Mario Gonzalez, better known as Mario B, is a visionary creative with over 25 years of experience in dance. He has appeared on multiple reality shows and films, has performed and taught over 36 countries, hosted several Salsa Congresses, and loves inspiring others and makin…
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We know how much words can hold weight, but they can do more than be a definition: they can also be used to shape your journey! By choosing a word of the year, we can redefine what is important to us, allow it to guide us through the process, and actively attain the goals or changes we envision. These three steps are key to developing a change or m…
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New Year, Same You! The New Year will bring beautiful changes, growth, and a positive spark in our personal development. But you don’t need to reinvent yourself and completely forego the journey that has made you become the person you are today: nurturing and loving the “current” versions of ourselves is needed. This episode dives into ways we can …
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Whether you're tuning in at the end of the year or during any other moment, the insights shared are timeless and relevant. In this episode we discuss the power of reflection on the past, celebrating current achievements, and planning for the future. Guided questions are provided for each aspect to help the listener reach success for the upcoming ye…
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Christmas is coming! Although there is a lot of beauty in the precious moments of the holiday season, we can often get caught up in busy, hectic holiday schedules, not giving ourselves the opportunities to enjoy, reflect, and find peace during our break. This holiday season, create mini mindful moments that help replenish your energy, such as incor…
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Inside Out & Outside In: The Power of Emotional Awareness
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Our emotions are complex. Whether it's the mixed feelings that come with the holiday season, tough times in our personal lives, or experiencing emotions in response to what is happening in the world, we can feel a lot of things—and there is a way to unpack them. This episode shows the power of emotional awareness, shares ways to balance our emotion…
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Trigger Free Holidays: A Therapist’s Guide to Mindful Gatherings
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The holiday season is filled with love, joy, and fun-filled gatherings—but it can also bring unwanted experiences or tough discussions. Holidays can trigger intense emotions, and knowing how to respond appropriately instead of reacting intensely is key to having mindful gatherings and growing relationships. This episode explores topics that may cau…
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Life is constantly changing - which can be beautiful or overwhelming! Adapting to new lifestyles, enjoying modern culture, and remembering how to appreciate memories are great ways to bridge the "new" and "old." In this episode, we talk about the fluidity of modern changes, popular cultural changes in tech and entertainment, and mindfulness practic…
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This Thanksgiving, we're serving up all things gratitude! During a time filled with love, warmth, and full bellies, it's the perfect time to add the power of embracing a lifestyle of gratitude to our menu. This episode dives into the benefits of gratitude, how we can incorporate a gratitude practice, and ways to find grace for ourselves and others.…
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Daylight Savings might change the time on our alarm clocks - but that's not the only thing it's known for! With our sleeping patterns changing, it's important to reflect on the power of sleep, and how we can use it effectively to feel relaxed, recharged, and rejuvenated. This episode explores the impacts of good sleep hygiene, tips on how to improv…
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Cheers to social media - a source for connection, uplifting each other, and finding tools for growth and learning! Social media is one of the most powerful (and popular) tools today - so how can we make sure we harness it to the fullest potential? In this episode, we talk about the benefits of social media, tips for using social media in a healthy …
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When times are difficult, the greatest strength we have is each other. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and finding ways to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse, learning ways to recognize patterns of trauma, and coming together as a collective to help each other share voices and heal goes a long way. Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman…
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October is Depression Awareness and Prevention Month, and it's the time to challenge the masks of depression, embark on a healing journey, and embrace the self-love and self-care we deserve. This episode dives into some of the symptoms of depression, encourages us to break the stigma, and offers practices and tips to create a healthy, authentic lif…
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October is National ADHD Awareness Month! Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and special guest, musician Greg Rider, as they dive into an honest conversation about life with ADHD, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and core topics in personal development. This episode walks us through Greg Rider's personal journey with ADHD, how he was able to receive h…
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As children, many of us may have experienced bullying, talked about bullying in school, or were reminded about the importance of compassion and speaking up. But bullying in adulthood exists, too! Bullying, or mistreatment, can go beyond the playground: and it still hurts. This episode shows how you can navigate bullying in adulthood by identifying …
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Today's hot topic: time! Time management is a beneficial skill that impacts our personal and professional lives. And with something as valuable as time, how we use it matters. How can we use time as a resource? What does it mean to be mindful of the time we have? This episode dives into these questions and more as we tune into ways to use effective…
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We can sometimes experience apathy as a coping mechanism, or as a lasting impact of stressful situations we've been through. We've also seen firsthand the impact of empathy - how small acts of kindness pave the way for a transformative journey for ourselves and our community! This episode dives into understanding what apathy is, how to cultivate em…
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“I love to enhance the natural beauty of a woman and help them see their true beauty for themselves. When they say to find a career you love and you never work a day in your life, it’s true!” Changing from the typical corporate job to fulfilling her passion and pursuing entrepreneurship and her love for makeup artistry was scary at first, but somet…
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We all have a purpose! It's more than the goals we have or how much money we make — our purpose extends to the meaning we hold in the lives of those that we cherish. It holds weight in the dreams we have, no matter where we are in the process. And even when we feel like we don’t know our purpose, or we feel like we lack in some way and can’t recogn…
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Learn how to take a pause. Refuel your mind and body by relaxing and tuning into what you love. Take a chance at progress. All of these steps and more are part of a transformative journey led by retreats! This episode explores the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of retreats, and how they can lead to self-reflection, personal growth, commun…
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New beginnings can be a transformative journey. They can lead to improved mental and physical health, a rejuvenated passion for what we love, more self-care, growth, and clarity in finding our true purpose. But as healthy and beautiful as facing a new change can be, it can also be scary! This episode talks about how our brain responds to change, ho…
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When we make space for self-care, we make space for the good, the broken, and the in-between. We invest in self-love and nurture our relationships—both with ourselves, and the people around us. This episode explores what self-care can look like and why it is important to implement it with a balance. By being kind to ourselves, taking the time to re…
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Self-care is some of the best care! By prioritizing self-care, we give ourselves the freedom to grow, foster relationships, and take in the moments that truly matter. This episode explores the significance of incorporating self-care days. Mental health discussions, mindfulness, and self-care investment are all key to our journeys. Take the time for…
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Investing in yourself is one of the greatest investments you'll ever make. If you're considering seeking therapy to conquer stress, foster inner peace, and practice self-care, but aren't sure where and when to begin your journey, this episode is for you! This episode dives into some of the most popular questions regarding therapy, ranging from know…
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Wishes. Goals. Resolutions. Although we meet at the crossroads of these terms typically around New Year's, goals are flexible and should be implemented anytime, anywhere! And now that we're halfway through the new year, it's important to reflect on the importance of setting goals on our terms so that we can continuously learn and grow. This episode…
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Love might feel like a fairy tale, but it takes work. Love shows up in the words we say, the actions we do, and how we nurture the relationship we have with ourselves and the people around us. This episode dives into the concept of the 7 Pillars to Mindful Love, and how these pillars can give you a better perspective of how to truly love yourself a…
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Remember when as kids, we would say things through an unfiltered lens? As we grow up, we realize how important it is to balance honesty and authenticity with kindness and filters, to nurture relationships and build self-love and growth for ourselves as well. This episode explores the value of being mindful of our real talk. By understanding our int…
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Sometimes, the expectations we have for ourselves or others can make things overwhelming because we think things have to be 'perfect' to be enjoyed. However, this isn't the case - what really matters is the special moments we make with ourselves and others, regardless of how perfect they seem. This summer replay episode dives into the 'why' behind …
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Free to be Mindful is celebrating the end of its 4th season! But don't worry - we're renewed for Season 5 on August 22, 2023, and have more content coming your way this summer so make sure to be on the lookout. As this season ends, thank you to all of the listeners that made this transformative journey happen. For helping create a space for real ta…
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The pursuit of happiness isn’t a final destination - it’s a journey. The pursuit is what brings us happiness, and the “end” goals are just celebrations along the way! This episode takes us on a journey of happiness. By being present and intentional with our time and actions, treating ourselves with kindness, and expressing gratitude for special peo…
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What letting go means to you can vary: it can be letting go of pain, letting go of an expectation that didn’t follow through, or letting go of a person you care about deeply. When it comes to letting go, it isn’t just the action that’s difficult: it’s the part about rebuilding after undoing the workings of any trauma you have that requires as much …
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Love with pride! June is Pride Month - whether you’re a part of the community or an ally, as we celebrate, we also break barriers, learn about various human experiences throughout history, and emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion. This episode explores the power of education, what gender expression and identity can look like, and way…
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Summer vacation is officially here! This school year was one for the books - and for parents and children, a vacation is much needed. Summer is a great way to celebrate cherished endings and new beginnings, so the question is: what do we do for the next few months?! This episode shares some ideas on how to take a break from the everyday hustle and …
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Frustration and Perseverance: The Story of Free to Be Mindful
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Happy 4th Birthday to Free to Be Mindful! From where it all began to its fourth birthday celebration, from the milestones to the hurdles, this special episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at it all. Every person has their story, and this is the story of Free to be Mindful. Whether you’re new to the community or you’ve been there along the jou…
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May is for Mental Health Awareness Month! Here at Free to be Mindful, we believe in self-care and self-love, mindful living, and real-talk discussions, and talking about mental health is as real as it gets. We all have mental health - so let's join the fight in creating a safe space for everyone. This episode dives into the importance of breaking t…
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Happy Mother’s Day! As we spend this weekend celebrating mothers and caretakers, we realize that there’s a reason moms are superheroes. But the superhero label doesn’t come without complexity; the intense emotions experienced on the motherhood journey, learning how to navigate the roles of being a mom, and understanding that whatever we feel is val…
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We just celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April. We encourage you to join us in this special guest episode as we explore early symptoms of autism in infants and children, ways parents can advocate and provide support, and build a community where individuals feel seen and heard. Tune into this podcast with licensed therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzm…
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Can you think of a time you’ve felt too busy or were in a constant state of ‘doing’ and not just ‘being’? You’re not alone! Sometimes, we find ourselves too busy because we’re focused on the past or future and don’t let ourselves just enjoy the present moment. Other times, it's to prove ourselves or because it's all we really know. This episode ask…
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Insecurities can include uncertainty or a lack of confidence regarding internal or external factors, whether relationships, body image, lifestyle, etc. It’s natural to feel insecure! But by deconstructing insecurities and learning how to get past them, we embark on a journey of self-growth and self-love. This episode explores what insecurity can lo…
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