Mindfulness For Beginners

By Shaun Donaghy

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A podcast focused on how you can pick up the basics of mindfulness and meditation with the aim of creating a calmer, happier you and a kinder world. Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Date
254 One thing you can do every day to transform your life
Oct 08, 2024
253 Don’t believe everything your mind says about you
Sep 09, 2024
252 How to consume in moderation
Aug 26, 2024
251 The power of boredom
Aug 11, 2024
250 Being wise rather than being clever
Jul 29, 2024
249 Revenge is a dish best not served at all
Jul 21, 2024
248 How are you?
Jul 14, 2024
247 How to accept your mistakes
Jul 07, 2024
Best of MfB: Anything that costs your mental health is too expensive
Jun 17, 2024
Best of MfB: How to trust the present moment
Jun 08, 2024
Best of MfB: Is honesty the best policy?
Jun 03, 2024
246 Let go of your to-do list
May 27, 2024
245 Don't live inside your mind - mindfulness for rumination, overthinking and obsessing
May 18, 2024
244 How to get friends meditating / interested in mindfulness
May 13, 2024
243 Watering the seeds of peace
May 03, 2024
242 Letting go of future catastrophes and enjoying the present moment
Apr 27, 2024
241 Panic attacks and high anxiety: how mindfulness can help you through
Apr 20, 2024
240 Being less cynical and judgemental
Apr 14, 2024
Meditation for healthcare workers: mindfulness for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professions
Apr 05, 2024
239 Doubting yourself - how to be confident in who you are
Mar 30, 2024
238 Accepting change and moving forward: with guided meditation to for embracing change in your life
Mar 24, 2024
237 Making the right decision at a difficult time
Mar 17, 2024
236 Grief - how to accept the loss of a loved one: with mindfulness meditation
Mar 10, 2024
235 Embracing happy - one simple change that can make all the difference
Mar 02, 2024
234 Simplifying your complicated life - calm ease mindfulness meditation
Feb 24, 2024
233 Turning “ugh” into “ahh”: how to make lemonade out of life’s lemons with mindfulness meditation
Feb 17, 2024
232 How to be less attached to what others think
Feb 10, 2024
Mindfulness for Gamers first episode - see links in description
Feb 07, 2024
231 Home is within: finding refuge when you're struggling
Feb 03, 2024
230 New year new mind 5: Accepting anxiety, sadness and anger (mindfulness of difficult emotions - stress, depression)
Jan 27, 2024
229 New year, new mind 4: Cultivating peace in your mind (mindfulness of thoughts)
Jan 20, 2024
228 New year new mind 3: Mindfulness of the body - what dogs can teach us (basics of mindfulness)
Jan 13, 2024
227 New year, new mind 2: the power of the breath (basics of mindfulness)
Jan 06, 2024
226 New year, new mind - learn the basics of mindfulness
Dec 31, 2023
225 Feeling disconnected at Christmas - how mindfulness can help with feeling lonely
Dec 23, 2023
224 Don't wait for the perfect place and time for mindfulness - just do it
Dec 16, 2023
223 Are you a people pleaser? How to avoid being talked into doing things, with guided mindfulness meditation on self-compassion
Dec 09, 2023
222 Learning to be persistent - and living a life of easy mindfulness
Dec 02, 2023
221 Do you need to be right all the time? Mindfulness, Sweden and three pots of coffee a day
Nov 25, 2023
220 The secret to enjoying life with mindfulness
Nov 18, 2023
219 The wisdom of anger: embracing the fire with mindfulness
Nov 11, 2023
218 Can I stop thinking?
Nov 05, 2023
217 The cure for life's disappointments
Oct 27, 2023
216 The secret ingredient to mindfulness - and a happier life
Oct 21, 2023
215 Slowing down: discovering mindfulness by letting go of rushing
Oct 14, 2023
214 Breath of resilience (or "Why I wrestled a guide dog")
Oct 06, 2023
213 Beyond words - the secret to supporting someone in pain
Sep 30, 2023
212 Mindfulness for pain relief: don’t shoot the messenger
Sep 23, 2023
Why faith matters for mindfulness and meditation
Sep 16, 2023
How can I get off my phone and get things done?
Sep 09, 2023
What's at the top of the mindfulness mountain?
Sep 02, 2023
Your greatest teacher is your butt on a cushion
Aug 26, 2023
Feeling all at sea? Sail your inner ocean of calm
Aug 18, 2023
Quick update
Aug 03, 2023
Silencing your inner alarm: finding peace beyond hypervigilance with mindfulness meditation
Jul 08, 2023
Unmasking your emotions: how mindfulness of difficult feelings can free you from suffering
Jul 01, 2023
From fear to trust: the transforming power of human kindness
Jun 25, 2023
How saying yes to everything can start your life adventure
Jun 17, 2023
How to fight with someone
Jun 10, 2023
Learning to trust the present moment with mindfulness meditation
Jun 04, 2023
Why do I always feel like something bad is going to happen?
May 27, 2023
Awakening through nature: walking in mindfulness
May 20, 2023
Seeing our prison is seeing the exit
May 13, 2023
Transform your relationship with your mind
May 05, 2023
Breaking the cycle of sadness with mindfulness and meditation
Apr 29, 2023
Imposter syndrome - accepting your worth with mindfulness meditation
Apr 22, 2023
How to focus your procrastinating mind with meditation and mindfulness
Apr 16, 2023
Kindness without burnout: how to help others without overburdening yourself
Apr 08, 2023
What if a mindfulness AI ran the world?
Apr 01, 2023
From inner critic to inner coach: the self-compassion journey
Mar 25, 2023
Discover how to factory reset your mind
Mar 18, 2023
Stop living in your head, start living in your body
Mar 11, 2023
Is this it? Is this really my boring life?
Mar 04, 2023
Unleash your true awakened nature
Feb 25, 2023
Mindfulness for uncertainty: 5 key strategies to find peace and ease stress
Feb 18, 2023
Plum Village Diary Part 3
Feb 15, 2023
How a pint of Guinness reveals the true nature of reality
Feb 11, 2023
The thought adventure: exploring the inner landscapes of the mind
Feb 04, 2023
Preparing for the storm to arrive
Jan 28, 2023
Growing happiness in the garden of your mind
Jan 21, 2023
Nothing to do. Nowhere to go.
Jan 15, 2023
The key to your happiness: release your cows
Jan 07, 2023
How to meditate and practice mindfulness
Jan 01, 2023
Setting your intention for 2023
Dec 23, 2022
The myth of life's winners and losers
Dec 17, 2022
Plum Village Diary Part 2
Dec 16, 2022
Thanking your trauma - and letting it go
Dec 11, 2022
Jump start your day with happiness
Dec 03, 2022
Plum Village Diary Part 1
Dec 01, 2022
Is honesty the best policy with friends/family?
Nov 26, 2022
Looking deeply into ourselves
Nov 19, 2022
How can I be happy in a sad world?
Nov 12, 2022
Calming your monkey mind
Nov 05, 2022
Letting go of your ego and being less defensive
Oct 27, 2022
The dangers of desire for power
Oct 22, 2022
How to be resilient in tough times
Oct 15, 2022
How do I forgive myself?
Oct 08, 2022
How to be happy with your body
Oct 01, 2022
Why do good people suffer?
Sep 25, 2022
Mindfulness in plain english, jargon free
Sep 17, 2022
Staying calm when the world is kicking your door down
Sep 10, 2022
The rise of Andrew Tate and the alpha male
Sep 03, 2022
Find your true self - by letting go
Aug 27, 2022
How to stop seeking approval from others
Aug 13, 2022
Drink the sea: everything, everywhere all at once
Aug 07, 2022
Reducing your stress - for you and the world
Jul 30, 2022
The antidote to envy and jealousy
Jul 23, 2022
The importance of rest
Jul 16, 2022
The source of your anxiety, anger and sadness
Jul 09, 2022
Happiness in every moment
Jun 24, 2022
Start your mindfulness journey - and meet yourself along the way
Jun 18, 2022
Change your life - one step at a time
Jun 11, 2022
Mindfulness meditation with your pet
Jun 04, 2022
7 reasons why folk struggle with mindfulness - and why its worth another try
May 29, 2022
How to be kind to yourself
May 21, 2022
Meditation for a difficult day
May 14, 2022
Release stress by mindful walking in nature
May 06, 2022
Quit smoking / drinking / bingeing with mindfulness
Apr 30, 2022
The power of your smile
Apr 23, 2022
Disturbing thoughts: not as disturbing as they first appear
Apr 15, 2022
Setting boundaries and saying no - kindly
Apr 09, 2022
Seeing beyond the good, the bad and the ugly
Apr 01, 2022
Accepting the end of a relationship
Mar 26, 2022
How to live in the present moment
Mar 19, 2022
How to let go of regrets and be free
Mar 11, 2022
Breaking down your greatest fear
Mar 05, 2022
Anything that costs your mental health is too expensive
Feb 26, 2022
Why are smart people anxious and sad?
Feb 19, 2022
Why you will marry the "wrong" person
Feb 12, 2022
You don't need to be productive 24/7: let go and relax
Feb 04, 2022
Dropping our defences: learning to trust again
Jan 29, 2022
I am not here: reflections on the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh
Jan 27, 2022
New year, new path 3: Watering the seeds of happiness
Jan 22, 2022
New year, new path 2: How to be happy
Jan 14, 2022
New year, new path 1: Breathing is your superpower
Jan 08, 2022
Your new years resolution: happiness
Dec 31, 2021
Maintaining family harmony this Christmas
Dec 24, 2021
Don't just do something, sit there: the power of patience
Dec 17, 2021
Smashing oppression and tyranny... mindfully
Dec 11, 2021
Being happy just being you - follow your own path
Dec 04, 2021
Stress less: let go and get happy, my friend
Nov 27, 2021
What is enlightenment? Also - who am I?
Nov 19, 2021
Free your mind: I think therefore I am lost
Nov 12, 2021
Making mindfulness more manly - with Ian Sneath
Nov 09, 2021
Why your mind won't shut up - and how to calm it down
Nov 06, 2021
Coping with chronic pain
Oct 29, 2021
Damn it feels good to be alive
Oct 23, 2021
If you love someone, set them free
Oct 16, 2021
The door to your cage doesn’t exist - feeling trapped in your own life
Oct 09, 2021
The power to heal yourself: let go of past pain
Oct 02, 2021
Find answers & discover your true nature through meditation
Sep 24, 2021
One kind act that will change the world
Sep 18, 2021
Wake up from modern life
Sep 11, 2021
Let go of craving and free your awareness
Sep 04, 2021
Break free from your self-destructive habits
Aug 28, 2021
Breaking the chains of the past & freeing your perception
Aug 21, 2021
The essential outlook on life that frees you from suffering
Aug 14, 2021
Your interior castle & the spiritual journey
Aug 08, 2021
Waking up from the movie of your life
Jul 29, 2021
Why you should practice mindfulness now - my experience of the impact of mindfulness
Jul 17, 2021
Irish music & mindfulness with Mum - 100th episode special pt2
Jul 13, 2021
Cata Zorzini, creator of Plum Village app - 100th episode special (pt 1)
Jul 11, 2021
You can feel alive now - living through your senses
Jul 09, 2021
Unravelling your head spaghetti - guided mindfulness meditation
Jul 02, 2021
The healing beauty of nature - guided walking mindfulness meditation
Jun 26, 2021
Being happy during stressful periods of change
Jun 19, 2021
Raise your self esteem - how you can break the cycle
Jun 12, 2021
If I only won the lottery
Jun 05, 2021
Give yourself permission to fail
May 29, 2021
Walking the path of happiness
May 22, 2021
The power of a walk in nature
May 15, 2021
Six essentials for healthy relationships
May 08, 2021
Manifesto for a kinder workplace
May 01, 2021
Training yourself to be happy
Apr 24, 2021
Why we can't accept ourselves
Apr 17, 2021
Plan less, live more
Apr 10, 2021
Getting started with mindfulness
Apr 03, 2021
How to deal with difficult people
Mar 27, 2021
Catastrophizing - how to stop worrying pt2
Mar 20, 2021
How to stop worrying and enjoy life (part 1)
Mar 13, 2021
Start your morning with mindful energy
Mar 06, 2021
Do you overanalyse every conversation? (non-judgement part 3)
Feb 27, 2021
How to handle criticism (non-judgement part 2)
Feb 20, 2021
How to stop judging yourself (non-judgement part 1)
Feb 13, 2021
The cure for loneliness
Feb 06, 2021
Too busy for mindfulness? Try this
Jan 30, 2021
Comparing yourself to others is unhealthy - life doesn't need to be a competition
Jan 23, 2021
Finding peace in a turbulent world
Jan 16, 2021
The basics of mindfulness
Jan 09, 2021
New year, new habits, happy life
Dec 31, 2020
Let your mind settle & clear
Dec 26, 2020
What's my purpose in life?
Dec 19, 2020
Gratitude turns what we have into enough
Dec 12, 2020
If your compassion doesn't include yourself, it's incomplete
Dec 05, 2020
Switch off your autopilot, take control
Nov 28, 2020
Seeing yourself with fresh eyes - Deep relaxation 3
Nov 21, 2020
Happiness - no strings attached
Nov 14, 2020
Relaxing your body, reducing stress
Nov 07, 2020
Social anxiety & getting embarrassed easily
Oct 30, 2020
How to deal with conflict
Oct 24, 2020
What is mindfulness?
Oct 17, 2020
Coping with loss / grief - losing the people we love and the end of relationships
Oct 10, 2020
You don't have to clear your mind! Other voices - Katie Sheen and Joseph Hamer
Oct 07, 2020
Deep relaxation 2 - Gratitude body scan
Oct 02, 2020
Mindfulness and how to be a 'real man'
Sep 25, 2020
Prioritise your mental health - with guided mindfulness meditation
Sep 19, 2020
How to meditate part 3 - Breathing
Sep 12, 2020
Facing injustice with peace - with guided mindfulness meditation
Sep 04, 2020
The Dog That Ate The Golf Ball
Aug 28, 2020
How to Meditate Part 2: Think Less, Feel More - with guided mindfulness meditation
Aug 22, 2020
Speaking kindly Part 2: Awareness - with guided mindfulness meditation
Aug 14, 2020
Letting go of health anxiety and hypochondria - with guided mindfulness meditation
Aug 08, 2020
Watering the seeds of joy and peace - with guided mindfulness meditation
Aug 01, 2020
Speaking kindly to the people we love pt 1 - with guided meditation
Jul 26, 2020
How to Meditate Part 1 - How do I clear my mind?
Jul 19, 2020
How to stop beating yourself up - with guided meditation
Jul 03, 2020
Starting your day calm and happy - with gratitude guided meditation
Jun 28, 2020
Learning to love yourself part 2: Accepting who you are - with guided meditation
Jun 07, 2020
Calming your mind before sleep - with guided meditation
Jun 05, 2020
Focus on your peace; you have more impact on the world than you know - with guided meditation
May 31, 2020
How to stop procrastinating and achieve your goals - with guided meditation
May 29, 2020
Learning to love yourself part 1 - with guided meditation
May 26, 2020
Letting go of hunger and cravings - with guided meditation
May 22, 2020
Compassion is an essential quality for leaders - guided mindfulness meditation
May 16, 2020
Is cabin fever leading to friction with your loved ones during lockdown? With guided mindfulness meditation
May 10, 2020
Letting go of stress from work and school - with guided mindfulness meditation
May 07, 2020
Mindfulness made easy - reduce your stress anytime, anywhere with these five simple meditations
May 05, 2020
The world is not beyond saving and you can make a difference - with guided mindfulness meditation
May 02, 2020
Is it more important to be right in an argument or to be kind? - with thoughts / speech / action meditation
Apr 29, 2020
Switching off from social media and TV for a day can significantly improve your mood and calmness - with guided meditation
Apr 26, 2020
Keeping well during lockdown and coping with chronic pain - Other voices: Katie Sheen
Apr 19, 2020
Letting go of guilt and remorse - with guided mindfulness meditation
Apr 17, 2020
The secret to living a happy life - enjoying our breath guided meditation
Apr 11, 2020
Deep relaxation through mindfulness - body scan guided meditation
Apr 07, 2020
Dealing with anxious thoughts and stress - with guided mindfulness meditation
Apr 03, 2020
Being present with illness - with body awareness meditation
Apr 01, 2020
Being thankful for what we still have - Gratitude guided meditation
Mar 28, 2020
Being OK with your thoughts - Other voices: Kerri Cummings
Mar 26, 2020
The importance of a daily routine for your mental health - with body awareness guided meditation
Mar 22, 2020
Loneliness, coronavirus isolation and mindfulness - with guided meditation
Mar 20, 2020
Dealing with Coronavirus stress, podcast news - with calm ease guided meditation
Mar 15, 2020
Seeing the world through calm eyes - Still water guided meditation
Mar 13, 2020
Letting go of sadness - transforming sadness guided meditation
Mar 08, 2020
Be calm, be happy, be creative: Other Voices - Dr Lauri Bower
Mar 05, 2020
With a little help from my friends - calm, ease guided meditation
Mar 01, 2020
You are enough - Releasing desire guided meditation
Feb 27, 2020
Mindfulness and a calmer life - Other Voices: Mikey
Feb 23, 2020
Could you feel compassion for your enemy? Compassion guided meditation
Feb 16, 2020
That guy in the BMW is driving me crazy - Driving guided meditation
Feb 12, 2020
How do I overcome my fear / phobia? Letting go of fear guided meditation
Feb 07, 2020
Eating chocolate meditation
Feb 04, 2020
Restoring relationships - Reconciliation guided meditation
Feb 01, 2020
How do I make the world a better place? Body mindfulness meditation
Jan 26, 2020
Weathering the storm - guided meditation
Jan 24, 2020
Letting go of anger, compassion guided meditation
Jan 21, 2020
Overcoming perfectionism guided meditation
Jan 18, 2020
Aware of emotions guided meditation
Jan 14, 2020
Solid as a mountain, calm as still water
Jan 09, 2020
Meditation for calming your body, easing your mind
Jan 09, 2020
Introduction to Mindfulness - Reducing stress and living a happier life
Jan 05, 2020
Mindfulness For Beginners (Trailer)
Jan 04, 2020