Best Shamash Alidina Podcasts (2025)

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S3 E7: Trusting the Heart’s Wisdom – A Former Plum Village Monk’s Rebirth into Everyday Life 55:23

11d ago55:23

55:23

In the final episode of Mindful Conversations Season 3, hosts Shamash and Calvin are once again joined by special guest co-host Moensch Micha — formerly known as Brother Freedom, a Plum Village monk for 14 years. Together, they reflect on a season rich with spontaneous, soulful dialogues exploring themes of mastery, mindfulness, and emergence. Mich…

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S3 E6: The Courage to Be and Act with Dima Golyk 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

In this episode of Mindful Conversations, Calvin and Micha welcome musician and tech professional Dima Golyk, who shares how he rediscovered his passion for music after an early discouragement. Inspired by a life-changing retreat, Dima committed to writing and performing heartfelt songs, blending spiritual insights from meditation and mindfulness p…

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S3 E5: Embracing the New Era of Transformation with Simone Overath 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

In this enlightening conversation, we’re joined by Simone Overath, a spiritual guide and intuitive writer whose bestselling card decks, Transformation Code, channel symbols for the new era. Simone shares her journey into higher consciousness—beginning with intuitive writing and vivid visual downloads—and how she now receives and interprets powerful…

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S3 E4: The Healing Power of Your Voice 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this episode of Mindful Conversations, hosts Calvin, Michael welcome special guest Simone Niles, an expert in voice healing and transformation. The discussion explores the profound impact of the voice on self-expression, healing, and emotional well-being. Simone shares her personal journey of discovering the therapeutic nature of singing, emphas…

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S3 E3: Mindful Contagion and the Power of Zero 52:38

3M ago52:38

52:38

In this lively conversation, Calvin, Shamash, and Micha explore how one calm, mindful person can profoundly influence others—like Thich Nhat Hanh’s peaceful presence or the way dolphins recognize mindful trainers. They discuss how mindfulness is contagious, how we all share vibrations that entrain one another, and why stepping into true presence ca…

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S3 E2: Going Deeper into Emergence 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

Podcast Summary: Episode 2 - Going Deeper into Emergence In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of "emergence," discussing its meaning, philosophical roots, and manifestations in life and nature. They begin with a lighthearted introduction, welcoming guest co-host Brother Freedom, who shares his surprise at being invited for an entire seaso…

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S3 E1: Let's Explore Emergence in this Series 20:18

4M ago20:18

20:18

In this podcast episode, Shamash and Calvin introduce a new season of Mindful Conversations, recorded during a walk around Bedfont Lakes. The series will focus on the theme of "emergence," exploring how to mindfully navigate the constant changes in the world. They reflect on how the word “emergence” is linked to “emergency,” and discuss the idea of…

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Meditation for Anxiety in PMDD...& Why You Don't Need It! 19:11

6M ago19:11

19:11

Message me with questions or comments! What if I told you that you don't need to meditate or do a mindfulness exercise to practice mindfulness? What if I also told you that it is an act of mindfulness to: kindly acknowledge how much things suck right now recognize your needs and choose to move forward by giving yourself what you need right now That…

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Meditation to Take Back Your Life 13:24

7M ago13:24

13:24

Message me with questions or comments! Do you feel like you spend so much time managing your PMDD that you are losing touch with: the things that are important to you? the things that bring you joy? the people you love to be around? This absolutely happened to me. And it makes sense! It makes sense that when when PMDD is taking over our lives, we w…

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How To Live A Fuller Life With PMDD with Shamash Alidina 45:29

7M ago45:29

45:29

Message me with questions or comments! In this episode, Shamash Alidina and I discuss: How living with PMDD, or other chronic illness, can lead us to pause our life while we try to heal And how this can lead to losing touch with ourselves and the things that bring value, meaning and purpose to our lives Shamash and I talk about how making room for …

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Autistic Burnout (What It Has Been Like) 27:09

8M ago27:09

27:09

Message me with questions or comments! Last month, I shared that I recently learned I'm Autistic. This month I'm talking about the autistic burnout I've been in since the summer. Specifically: What triggered autistic burnout The first signs I was in burnout How I realized I was in autistic burnout and had it confirmed How autistic burnout came on j…

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How to Embrace Your Chronic Illness Journey with Cheryl Crow OTR/L 54:42

8M ago54:42

54:42

Message me with questions or comments! Cheryl Crow, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who lives with Rheumatoid arthritis and runs a support group for others living with chronic illness. She also practices and applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her own life and in her work. In our chat, Cheryl shares about: Her diagnosis story and exp…

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It Turns Out I'm Autistic 24:11

8M ago24:11

24:11

Message me with questions or comments! I recently had an Autism assessment and learned that I am in fact Autistic. In this episode I discuss what led me to pursue an Autism assessment, how I've been feeling since having my Autism confirmed, and what this has to do with my PMDD and this podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Aspergirls by Rudy Simone U…

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Bipolar vs. PMDD and How to Deal With Post Episode Guilt with Robyn Tamanaha LMFT 44:46

9M ago44:46

44:46

Message me with questions or comments! Have you ever said or done something in luteal that left you cringing with guilt and shame? Have you wondered whether you might have bipolar disorder or PMDD or both? Want to know how to tweak your daily routines to help boost your mood? This episode is for you! On it, I chat with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT, a Licen…

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Get Out of the Downward Spiral of Luteal Thoughts Meditation 18:30

1y ago18:30

18:30

Message me with questions or comments! You know the feeling... You're in your luteal phase and along comes some negative thought--about yourself, your life, your PMDD--and before you even know what is happening you are getting swept up in that thought and down an endless spiral of ruminating on this thought. You are now going down the rabbit hole w…

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The #1 Mindfulness Idea to Apply to Your PMDD with Nikki Wilson 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Message me with questions or comments! I discovered Nikki Wilson’s Mindfulness work when I was in the throes of my own birth trauma drama, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of PTSD. While I was searching for help & support and seeking out a diagnosis, I needed something to help me survive and get through the difficult early days of new motherhood…

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Meditation to Reconnect Your Body & Mind in Luteal 13:05

1y ago13:05

13:05

Message me with questions or comments! I like this meditation for helping to align body and mind, so you can use this one if: you're feeling disconnected from your body you're feeling up in your head with your thoughts you're experiencing some uncomfortable sensations in your body you want to explore trying to bring some ease and more comfort into …

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How To Balance Family Life & Chronic Illness (Simple Living with Ali Cornish) 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

Message me with questions or comments! Do you find it hard to take care of yourself when you've also got kids to parent, a demanding job, a partner to show up for, and bills to pay? Then you need to listen to this interview with Ali Cornish. I reached out to Ali because I wanted to talk to another chronic illness warrior who has embraced simple liv…

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Let Go of Perfection to Let Go of PMDD 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

20:05

Message me with questions or comments! So much of my resistance to PMDD came from trying to maintain the charade of perfection that I'd been trying to keep up my whole life! Mindfulness and Acceptance taught me to be present, not perfect. That the full spectrum of emotions is normal. That the aim is not to feel better, but to get better at feeling.…

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How To Know If You're Grieving Because of PMDD with Sarah McCauley LMFT 56:26

1+ y ago56:26

56:26

Message me with questions or comments! Have you thought: "Is this grief? Am I going through grief right now?" Have you wondered why your experiences don't quite match up with the 5 Stages of Grief model we've all heard about? If you've got PMDD or any other chronic illness, chances are that, yea, you very well may have experienced grief as a result…

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Tried Everything and STILL STRUGGLING with PMDD? Struggle LESS and Thrive MORE! 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

Message me with questions or comments! If you feel like you have tried all the PMDD treatments and suggested self-management tools and strategies and STILL feel like you're trapped in a vicious cycle with PMDD, you need to listen to this episode. I was there. That was me. Literally doing EVERYTHING I could to take care of myself--to optimize my hea…

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How Minimalism Can Help Your PMDD Stress & Anxiety with Emily McDermott 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

46:48

Message me with questions or comments! I cannot stop seeing the commonalities between Minimalism and Mindfulness! In this episode, Emily and I chat about: Minimalism and Simple Living and their relevance to living with PMDD and Chronic Illness How my relationships with minimalism and mindfulness are connected Unexplained fertility and in vitro fert…

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Meditation to Feel Less Like A Self-Conscious Anxious Island Unto Yourself 11:44

1+ y ago11:44

11:44

Message me with questions or comments! Does PMDD make it really tough to be around other people? Do you deal with feelings of isolation and anxiety in even the simplest of interactions? I used to hide from my landscapers, no joke! Classic kindness helps us to take a step back and see the common humanity we all share. You are not alone in your strug…

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How to Feel Less Anxious and Alone Around Others 7:47

1+ y ago7:47

7:47

Message me with questions or comments! Does your PMDD lead you feel isolated, alone and misunderstood around others...even with friends, family and colleagues? Do you suffer with social anxiety over chatting with a neighbor or making a routine phone call? Does feeling unseen, unheard, and sensitive to rejection cause tension between you and your pa…

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Don't Leave Your Self-Care for Hell Week! 16:41

1+ y ago16:41

16:41

Message me with questions or comments! Do you feel the pressure to get back into the swing of things once you come back out of the luteal phase? And then the burnout of going through the cycle--yet again--of feeling completely useless for 2 weeks and then trying to do it all, all at once, for the next 2 weeks? Do you fear giving yourself what you n…

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Meditation: Intention for Self-kindness 13:38

1+ y ago13:38

13:38

Message me with questions or comments! ***WAITLIST NOW OPEN FOR LIVE BETTER WITH MINDFULNESS FOR PMDD*** If you want to learn how you can use mindfulness to rediscover yourself, reclaim your life and reinvent your relationship with PMDD, you can find more info and register your interest, here. … Hi friend, Let’s pause for a moment and set an intent…

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The missing piece in your PMDD puzzle 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Message me with questions or comments! How many things are you doing for your PMDD--to minimize your symptoms and optimize your health--and you STILL feel like you haven't found that sense of stability and flow with your PMDD that you're looking for? How long is your list of PMDD self-care tasks and you STILL feel exhausted and burned out by the em…

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S2 E10 - Will We Become Homo Silicon Chipus?! Cautious Optimism about the Future - Shamash and Calvin 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, we explore the bigger picture of what we've learnt about AI, humanity, philosophy and spirituality in this season. Calvin is sharing with us from sunny Barbados, and reflects on the concept of 'creative destruction' in nature and its parallels with technology and AI. We ponder the potential evolutionary shift in humanity with the a…

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Reclaim your identity beyond PMDD 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Message me with questions or comments! Have you ever felt like PMDD has thrown your sense of self into chaos? It's not uncommon, especially when PMDD disrupts our lives and prevents us from being the person we once knew. PMDD can alter the course of our lives–sometimes dramatically–and it can make us feel unrecognizable to ourselves. I recently cam…

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S2 E9: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and Real Secret to Happiness 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

In this special episode of Mindful Conversations, we delve into the fascinating neuroscience of manifestation, the true secret to happiness, and the power of the human mind. Hosts Shamash and Calvin, along with their guests Dr. James Doty and Alex Nunn, introduce themselves and discuss their interests in topics like AI, happiness, and compassion. T…

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Turn that nasty self-talk around! 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

Message me with questions or comments! Hey friend, If you've been feeling consumed by your PMDD, I'm here to tell you that YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN YOUR SYMPTOMS, thoughts and feelings! I've been there, where PMDD felt like my whole identity. But I want to encourage you to consider that you are more significant than just your PMDD experience. Whil…

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Mindful Nutrition for PMDD with Mandy Rother, RD, LDN, FMNS 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

57:58

Message me with questions or comments! Join me on a transformative journey as we welcome the profoundly inspirational Mandy Rother, a functional dietitian with an abundance of personal and professional experience. Gifted with a unique perspective, Mandy brilliantly intertwines data, scientific evidence, mindfulness, and intuition to guide her holis…

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Empowered Entrepreneurship and Mindful Living amidst Chronic Illness with Nikita Williams 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

53:04

Message me with questions or comments! What if living with a chronic illness was not an obstacle, but a catalyst for your entrepreneurial success? Join me for an insightful conversation with award-winning business and mindset coach Nikita Williams, who has mastered the art of integrating mindfulness into her coaching practice, despite battling a ch…

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Meditation to STOP the Spiral 8:11

1+ y ago8:11

8:11

Message me with questions or comments! Does irritability and overwhelm lead you to feel like you're spinning out of control in the luteal phase? You can try this quick check-in–with yourself and your surroundings–to put on the breaks when you’re spiraling. It’s totally normal if it’s hard to remember that you wanted to give it a try when you are IN…

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Managing PMDD Stress with Mindfulness 12:15

1+ y ago12:15

12:15

Message me with questions or comments! After years of struggling with the debilitating effects of PMDD, I'm sharing my personal journey and the powerful impact mindfulness has had on my life. In this episode, I explain why I encourage a multi-pronged approach to managing PMDD, with mindfulness at the forefront. Join me as I dive into the profound c…

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From Surviving to Thriving: My PMDD and Mindfulness Journey 24:20

1+ y ago24:20

24:20

Message me with questions or comments! Welcome PMDD Warrior! In this episode, you’ll hear how I struggled as a new mom–with PTSD and PMDD–and how mindfulness helped me get from a place of hopelessness and self-loathing to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. You’ll learn how mindfulness was an important part of my PMDD self-management toolbox…

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Live better with PMDD (TRAILER) 2:05

1+ y ago2:05

2:05

Message me with questions or comments! In this podcast I’ll discuss issues related to PMDD, through the lens of mindfulness and meditation. So, if you have–or think you might have–PMDD and you’re curious about how mindfulness can help you manage your symptoms and maybe even experience a mindset shift, this podcast is for you. Check out the trailer …

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S2, E8 - AI and its Impact on Humanity with Trevor Murphy 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

Trevor Murphy has run several animation companies, hiring dozens of staff. In the last decade, he's focused his attention on spirituality and service. He's illustrated several books. In this episode, Trevor shares his feelings on AI and its impact on humanity. He discusses the fear surrounding AI and how it is often portrayed in a negative light. T…

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S2, E8 AI's Impact on Humanity: Mindful Conversations 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

Join us for a captivating exploration of AI's influence on the human experience in "Mindful Conversations Episode 8" Host Calvin Niles, mindfulness expert Shamash Alidina, and special guest Trevor Murphy engage in a thought-provoking dialogue.Discover the transformative power of AI in healthcare, entertainment, and beyond, along with the ethical co…

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S2, E7 Design Thinking for Mindful AI 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

In this episode, we talk to Lucy Kimbell, Professor of Contemporary Design Practices at Central Saint Martins, about the intersection of design thinking and artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how design thinking can be used to create more mindful and compassionate AI systems, and how AI can be used to support design thinking processes. Lucy s…

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S2 E6 - Shamash and Calvin Explore 7 Things We Do Know About AI 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

In this podcast episode of "Mindful Conversations," hosts Calvin and Shamash discuss their reflections on AI, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and their impact on society. They highlight seven insights they have gathered from their interviews: Positive AI Applications: They have found that people with good intentions are creating projects using AI …

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S2 E5 - Crafting Compassionate Conversations: AI's Role in Mindful Inner Dialogue - Cynthia L. Phelps, PhD 44:10

2y ago44:10

44:10

Join hosts Shamash and Calvin on "Mindful Conversations" as they delve deep into a captivating discussion with the tech-savvy and fascinating Cynthia Phelps, PhD who holds a degree in neuroscience. This episode offers listeners a chance to understand the power of AI in nurturing our emotional well-being and inner dialogue. Key Highlights: Cynthia's…

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S2 E4: Empowering a Mindful Future: Yip Ta on AI, Web3, and Women's Empowerment 32:35

2y ago32:35

32:35

In this fascinating episode, Yip Ta, a passionate advocate for technology, particularly AI and Web3, shares her vision for a better future. Join us as Yip explains and explores the potential of AI to tackle complex global issues and promote women's empowerment and wellbeing. Yip emphasizes the power of AI as a tool to support human reasoning and cr…

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S2 E3 - Reflections on our Interview with Technologist and Meditator Kenley's Episode 29:16

2y ago29:16

29:16

In this next episode, we have an engaging conversation about the insights of our last guest, Kenley, a technology and mindfulness enthusiast who takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of AI and its intriguing potential connection to mindfulness, compassion and consciousness. We kick-start our conversation by discussing the principles of…

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S2, E2 - Dharma Teacher and Technologist Kenley Neufeld on AI, Mindfulness and Samadhi - Recorded at Deer Park Monastery, California 45:40

2y ago45:40

45:40

The episode discussed a conversation with Kenley about technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Kenley expressed a positive outlook on both technology and AI, emphasizing its potential to induce a spiritual mind state known as samadhi The concept of brain scans and AI's ability to reconstruct images based on brain activity was explored, with th…

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S2E1: Introducing Our New Series: A Hero's Journey Through the AI Revolution 23:31

2y ago23:31

23:31

The AI revolution beckons a new era for humankind. It is more important than ever to approach this new frontier with mindfulness and compassion. In season 2 of Mindful Conversations, we'll put society on the hero's journey of transformation, and explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of artificial intelligence. Each episode …

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Introducing the Certified Mindful Storytelling Course 2:00

3+ y ago2:00

2:00

Join Shamash and Calvin for a Mindful Storytelling workshop, on March 9th 2022, to discover how to use the Hero's Journey to enable transformation.By Shamash Alidina & Calvin Niles

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#43 - Singing Negative Thoughts helps free you from their power - Cognitive Defusion 4:20

3+ y ago4:20

4:20

Learn this unique technique proven in ACT and share in your mindful classes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message

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#42 - Cognitive defusion for images in your head 8:00

3+ y ago8:00

8:00

Cognitive defusion for images in your head--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message

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#41 - Teaching Cognitive Defusion - Word Repetition 10:03

3+ y ago10:03

10:03

How can repeating a word be linked to mindfulness and living a meaningful life and fully evidence based too? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmindfulness/message

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