Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

• From Imposter to Impact: 8 Keys to Teaching Mindfulness

  Former Buddhist monk and Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo lays out a clear, compassionate roadmap for teaching mindfulness and meditation — with confidence, credibility, and heart. Drawing from his journey (from cloistered practice to prisons, clinics, classrooms, and companies), Sean distills what actually works so you can help others be more present, resilient, and self‑compassionate—without overcomplicating the practice. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why compassion is the foundation of every effective mindfulness teaching A simple way to meet fear, judgment, and imposter feelings—and keep going How to introduce mindfulness experientially (story → teach → tool) Three techniques to make it practical and relevant: prepare, listen, ask The templates & credentials that open doors (e.g., MBI‑TAC, Search Inside Yourself) How to find your voice for guiding meditations (and a non‑fussy recording setup) Essentials of trauma‑sensitive mindfulness and the window of tolerance The #1 long‑term success factor: community and consistent teaching practice Mentioned resources: A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness; Learn to Teach Meditation and Mindfulness; MBI‑TAC; David Treleaven’s Trauma‑Sensitive Mindfulness; Peter Levine’s Waking the Tiger; Search Inside Yourself; Insight Timer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Hidden Truth I Learned as a Monk About Teaching Mindfulness

  When I first started teaching mindfulness, I thought I had to sound wise, calm, and enlightened — like a “real” teacher. But one unexpected moment — in a tiny community room in Berkeley — changed everything I thought I knew about guiding others in mindfulness. In this episode, I share the hidden truth I discovered after years living as a Buddhist monk in Thailand and training more than 30,000 mindfulness teachers around the world: that teaching mindfulness is actually much simpler than most of us realize. You’ll hear: 🪶 The surprising moment that transformed the way I teach mindfulness 🪶 A profound lesson from my Thai Forest teacher that changed how I see presence 🪶 The biggest mistake new teachers make — and how to avoid it 🪶 Why your humanity and imperfection are your greatest teaching tools If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I to teach mindfulness?” — this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll see that mindfulness teaching isn’t about perfection… it’s about presence. Listen and Subscribe: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts Learn more: 🌿 Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification — a self-paced, internationally accredited program designed to help you teach mindfulness with confidence, integrity, and care. mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, mindfulness teacher training, how to teach mindfulness, mindfulness for therapists, meditation, self compassion, presence, sean fargo, buddhist monk, mindfulness exercises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Embodied Mindfulness with Mark Walsh: Healing, Humor & Trauma-Informed Coaching for a Disconnected World

  In this Mindfulness Exercises Podcast episode, Sean Fargo sits down with Mark Walsh, founder of Embodiment Unlimited, to explore the profound connection between mindfulness, embodiment, and trauma-informed coaching. Mark is a leading voice in embodied mindfulness, known for blending humor, honesty, and heart-centered awareness into the worlds of coaching, somatic psychology, and body-based transformation.Together, Sean and Mark dive into practical, embodied tools for: Reconnecting the body and mind through mindfulness and movement Cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and compassion through embodiment Creating healthy boundaries and overcoming people-pleasing tendencies Approaching trauma with sensitivity without fragility Bringing humor and authenticity back into mindfulness teaching Building a mindfulness or embodiment coaching business in the age of AI and disconnection They also explore Mark’s 26-Pose Embodied Toolkit, discuss embodiment in war zones and leadership, and challenge the rise of politicized mindfulness with curiosity and courage. 👉 If you’re a coach, counselor, mindfulness teacher, or healer seeking to integrate embodied awareness into your work, this conversation will inspire new depth, courage, and laughter on your journey. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:37 - Mark’s story from addiction to martial arts and mindfulness 06:25 - The mental health cost of disembodiment 07:01 - What Presence Really Means 9:51 - Simple practices to reconnect with the body 15:16 - Meeting fear and discomfort with compassion 21:14 - The politics of Mindfulness 23:20 - Practical ways to explore posture and awareness 28:48 - Bringing embodiment into coaching and leadership 🔗 Learn more about Mark Walsh Instagram - @warkmalsh www.embodimentunlimited.com The Embodiment Coaching Channel The Embodiment Coaching Podcast ⁠Certification of Embodiment Coaching (CEC) ⁠⁠⁠The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques eBook⁠ Feral Philosophy 🧘 Want to teach mindfulness with skill, depth, and compassion? Join Sean Fargo’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program to access live mentorship, trauma-sensitive training, and a global network of mindfulness professionals. 👉 Learn more or enroll here:🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com/certify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoyed this episode? ⭐  Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share how mindfulness enhances your personal or professional practice! 🔗 Join our community to connect with other mindfulness professionals: Mindfulness Exercises Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mindfulness.Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercising Mindfulness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Explore more guided meditations and mindfulness resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keywords Mark Walsh, Sean Fargo, Embodiment Unlimited, embodied mindfulness, mindfulness exercises podcast, trauma informed coaching, embodied awareness, mindfulness coaching, somatic mindfulness, embodiment training, mindfulness teacher training, embodied leadership, mindful presence, body based mindfulness, embodiment and trauma, embodiment for coaches, mindfulness embodiment practices, Mark Walsh interview, Sean Fargo podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Compassionate Boundaries: How Mindfulness Helps You Say “No” with Kindness and Clarity

  In this episode of Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo, Sean explores how mindfulness can transform the way we set and communicate boundaries. Saying “no” doesn’t have to come from guilt or fear—it can arise from awareness, care, and self-respect. Sean guides listeners through a 10-minute meditation to sense the body’s inner “yes” and “no,” offering practical scripts for real-life situations and trauma-sensitive tips for mindfulness teachers, therapists, and coaches. Listeners will learn how to recognize their limits, express needs with compassion, and maintain relationships rooted in authenticity and presence. Tune in to experience how mindful boundaries can bring more balance, integrity, and peace into your daily life. https://mindfulnessexercises.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – The moment between yes and no 00:25 – Welcome and introduction to today’s theme 01:10 – Why mindful boundaries matter 02:25 – What compassionate boundaries really are 07:00 – Guided meditation: Feeling your body’s “yes” and “no” 17:00 – Practical boundary scripts for real-world situations 21:45 – Mindfulness teaching tips for therapists, coaches, and helpers 25:30 – Weekly practice for integrating compassionate boundaries 27:15 – Closing reflections and invitation to deepen your mindfulness journey Keywords: mindful boundaries, compassionate boundaries, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness meditation, saying no with kindness, self-care mindfulness, mindful communication, emotional boundaries, Sean Fargo podcast, mindfulness teacher training, meditation for boundaries, mindfulness for therapists, mindful self-awareness, Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Breathing Made Tangible: How Moonbird Brings Calm, Sleep & Embodied Awareness with Stefanie Broes

  In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo talks with Dr. Stefanie Broes, founder and CEO of Moonbird, about how tactile, screen-free technology can help us reconnect with the body through mindful breathing. Moonbird is a handheld device that literally breathes with you—expanding and contracting in your hand to guide calm, slow breathing for stress relief, better sleep, and heart-rate-variability (HRV) coherence. https://www.moonbird.life/ Sean and Stefanie explore the science and simplicity behind breathwork, how therapists and counselors are using Moonbird in clinical settings, and why a tactile approach can make mindfulness more accessible for children and adults alike. Listen in to learn how mindful breathing transforms anxiety, improves emotional regulation, and strengthens our connection between mind and body—one conscious breath at a time. 🔗 Learn more: mindfulnessexercises.com/podcast 🔗 Explore Moonbird: moonbird.life Keywords: mindful breathing, breathwork, HRV, sleep, stress relief, mindfulness tools, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, Moonbird, Stefanie Broes, Sean Fargo, breathing device, counselors, therapists, anxiety support, mindfulness exercises podcast 🕒 Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast 01:00 – Stefanie Broes’ story: From insomnia and stress to discovering breathwork 04:30 – The science behind slow breathing and the body’s relaxation response 06:00 – How Moonbird was born: from avocado prototypes to embodied calm 09:30 – Why touch and tactility matter for mindfulness and sleep 12:00 – From tracking to acting: turning data into embodied calm 15:00 – Heart Rate Variability (HRV): why coherence matters for stress and recovery 18:00 – Breathwork vs. mindfulness of breathing—complementary or separate? 22:00 – Custom breathing rhythms and guided exercises inside the Moonbird app 25:00 – Therapeutic uses: how counselors and psychologists integrate Moonbird 30:00 – Moonbird for kids & classrooms—introducing the “Moonbuddy” 35:00 – Why embodiment makes mindfulness more emotionally safe 37:00 – Sean on mindfulness & clear comprehension (Satipaṭṭhāna / Ānāpānasati insights) 39:30 – Future of breath tech and mindfulness in schools and organizations 42:00 – Closing reflections: embodied calm as a universal practice 🔗 Join our community to connect with other mindfulness professionals: Mindfulness Exercises Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mindfulness.Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercising Mindfulness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Explore more guided meditations and mindfulness resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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