Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss our natural resistance to change. Given the pandemic, we have all been subject to an enormous amount of unexpected change. This gives rise to stress and anxiety. Barbara and Matthew discuss methods

10 - Reversing a Persistent Negative Spiral

Apr 30th, 2020 23m 51s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich further explore methods to reconnect and recharge, focusing on instances where it is challenging to see beyond the negative. Matthew specifically touches on his own experience with practical, proven activitie

9 - Reconnect and Recharge

Apr 17th, 2020 27m 57s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich share from personal experience how important, even life-changing, it can be to recognize and really take in what nourishes and enlivens us every day. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more

8 - Awakening to Negative Bias

Apr 13th, 2020 20m 40s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss the very common human tendency to have a negativity bias in our view of what's happening around us and inside of us. In a pandemic or other times of strong challenge, it's particularly useful to be aw

7 - Persevering - One Day at a Time

Mar 31st, 2020 16m 23s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss ways of coping with higher levels of stress which a number of people are experiencing around the coronavirus pandemic. They touch upon the understandable urge to cut off, avoid, or numb painful feelin

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Body Scan - Guided Meditation

Mar 30th, 2020 9m 54s

A 10 minute guided meditation focused on deeply connecting to the body. This meditation is particularly helpful in calming the mind and preparing for sleep.Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taug

6 - Quieting the Mind During Difficult Times

Mar 25th, 2020 27m 18s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss methods for quieting the mind by quieting the body. During these difficult times, somatic (i.e. body) quieting can be extremely effective in reducing the "noise" in our mind to allow us to be more min

5 - Dealing with Coronavirus Fear

Mar 20th, 2020 31m 54s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss dealing with the emotion of fear during these challenging times with the coronavirus pandemic. They specifically touch on the fact that it is normal to have fear in a circumstance like this, however t

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4.1 - Self Compassion Journey

Feb 15th, 2020 7m 41s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss Matthew's journey to self-compassion.Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here.The Way to Well-Being

4 - The Importance of Compassion

Feb 15th, 2020 18m 8s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss the importance of compassion in a comprehensive mindfulness practice. They specifically touch on self-compassion and bonus material is available that dives down into Matthew's experience with self-com

3 - Starting a Meditation Practice

Feb 14th, 2020 26m 25s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss how to approach starting a meditation practice. They discuss frequently asked questions, challenges, and also give perspective on their own journeys. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com

2 - Types of Mindfulness Practices Explained

Feb 1st, 2020 23m 23s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss informal and formal practices to help cultivate mindfulness. Formal sitting meditation and its relationship with mindfulness is explored in depth.Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for m

1 - What is Mindfulness and Meditation?

Nov 21st, 2019 17m 39s

Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich explore the nature of mindfulness and its relationship to meditation. They discuss why mindfulness is so beneficial and how meditation is a practice which helps cultivate it.Visit barbaranewell.com or thewayt

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Mindfulness of the Body - Guided Meditation

Nov 4th, 2019 8m

This guided meditation brings awareness to your body and its sensations.Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Duri

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One Minute - Guided Meditation

Nov 4th, 2019 1m 20s

A short one minute guided meditation for beginners seeking mindfulness. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Duri

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Finding your Anchor - Guided Meditation

Nov 4th, 2019 4m 13s

A guided meditation to find your anchor - a sensory experience that helps ground you in the present moment. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France u

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