https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mindful-schools-podcast--4565962enEducationCopyright Mindful Schoolshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/869b6ea0ead3ee3b9ae0ed2e656945e0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mindful-schools-podcast--4565962Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:12:40 +0000Mindful SchoolsMindful Schoolsfeeds@spreaker.comNurturing the Heart of Education. The Mindful Schools Podcast supports listeners in resourcing inspiration from within. We share practices to help you reconnect with your own strengths and passion for teaching, as well as concrete examples of what...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-impermanence-meeting-transitions-with-resilience-courage-and-grace--44576991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44576991Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:22:07 +0000Mindful SchoolsOur team closes the season with this final podcast episode. We're talking about impermanence and transitions. Argos, Megan, and Alan share mindful strategies that support them to meet transitions with resilience, courage, and grace.2537cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-back-to-school-facing-change-and-transition-after-an-already-challenging-year--44398696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44398696Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:03:05 +0000Mindful SchoolsIn a "normal" year, schools and educators have response plans in place. If this, then this. But what happens in a year like 2020-2021? How can we support our students and communities? The Mindful Schools team candidly discusses what's arising in their...1859cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-embracing-the-grumpiness-savoring-the-little-moments--43357585
Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43357585Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:19:04 +0000Mindful SchoolsWe’re living amidst many challenges right now. What’s supporting you, right now? Alan, Argos, and Megan talk candidly about the role that mindfulness plays in acknowledging and embracing emotions, and perhaps being with them in a more skillful way....
Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.]]>2108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-the-commercialization-of-mindfulness--43269358
Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43269358Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:22:57 +0000Mindful SchoolsMindfulness is spreading. Even toy companies are starting to get into the mix. In this episode, we explore the opportunities and pitfalls that come with the commercialization of mindfulness. Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about...
Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about Mindful Schools at www.mindfulschools.org.]]>1157cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-the-value-of-retreat-at-home--42835778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42835778Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:23:52 +0000Mindful SchoolsShelter-in-place has challenged Mindful Schools to deeply rethink how we support educators at our in-depth, week-long (and typically in-person) mindfulness retreats––a focal element of our Mindful Teacher Certification Program. Megan, Argos, and Alan...1694mindfulness,retreat,self-care,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-the-intentional-slow-down--43255688
Silent retreat is an impactful element of the Mindful Schools Mindful Teacher Certification Program and Schoolwide Implementation Program. Learn more about these immersive year-long programs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43255688Mon, 21 Dec 2020 23:31:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsWhen we first watched countries sheltering-in-place in the spring, many of us experienced disbelief. I could never do that, many thought. Yet here we are, again, riding another wave of shelter-in-place. Megan, Argos, and Alan discuss interesting...
Silent retreat is an impactful element of the Mindful Schools Mindful Teacher Certification Program and Schoolwide Implementation Program. Learn more about these immersive year-long programs.]]>2337education,k-12,meditation,mindfulness,retreatcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-rethinking-burnout--43255650
This episode highlights Crystal McCreary’s recent talk on burnout with our current Mindful Schools Mindful Teacher Certification Program and Schoolwide Implementation Program cohorts. Listen and get a window into these immersive programs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43255650Fri, 20 Nov 2020 23:31:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsWe’re all feeling the effects of sustained uncertainty, stress, and social distancing. When does this all amount to burnout? What does mindfulness and self-care have to do with self-preservation in the face of burnout? This episode highlights Crystal...
This episode highlights Crystal McCreary’s recent talk on burnout with our current Mindful Schools Mindful Teacher Certification Program and Schoolwide Implementation Program cohorts. Listen and get a window into these immersive programs.]]>3318burnout,education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-mindful-communication-part-2-we-versus-me--43255631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43255631Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:30:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsMyth: mindfulness is about me and my inner world. Alan and Crystal talk about how walking in someone else’s shoes––being radically empathetic––can support us to move toward ‘we’ in these disconnected and divided times.1562communication,education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-mindful-communication-part-1-are-you-listening--43192570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192570Mon, 02 Nov 2020 23:21:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsDiscussing something you’re passionate about can be difficult––whether you’re at work, at school, or at home. This week we’re talking about the willingness to listen, to disagree, to be open, and to be uncomfortable. Explore this resource: Three...1660communiction,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-creating-a-container-for-meaningful-conversation--43192567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192567Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:21:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsHow can communication norms and agreements help us feel supported as we have conversations (and disagreements) with one another? This week, we talk about the Mindful Schools relational agreements and how they show up in our Mindful Teacher...3303communication,education,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-teaching-with-diverse-perspectives--43255595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43255595Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:29:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsPolarization runs so deep right now. It feels like everything we do is a political act. What does it mean to hold a teaching space, where you can bring your full self, and be loving, even when point of views are different?2992education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-expectations-is-good-enough-good-enough-during-a-pandemic--43192559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192559Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:39:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsThis week, we talk about how to work with expectations, especially while many families are juggling virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic. As educators and parents, when is “good enough” good enough?2280education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-coping-with-overwhelm--43192532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192532Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:38:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsThis time of year, we’re anticipating returning to school––faculty calls, juggling, busyness, overwhelm. There is so much to do. This week, Megan, Alan, and Argos talk about their go-to strategies that support them during overwhelm.2617mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-teaching-in-uncertainty--43192531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192531Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:38:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsThe anticipation of back-to-school is amplified tenfold because, this year, we’re in a pandemic and navigating online and hybrid learning and a lot of unknowns. How can we bring our focus to connection and to what is certain?1905education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-meet-the-team--43190285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43190285Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:43:00 +0000Mindful SchoolsMeet our Mindful Schools faculty and podcast hosts, Megan Sweet, Argos Gonzalez, and Alan Brown.1230education,k-12,mindfulnesscleanfull