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Mindfulness The Key to Present Awareness
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In this episode, host MNG speaks with Michelle Maidenberg, a therapist and educator, about the importance of mindfulness in therapy and personal growth. They discuss how family history and trauma can shape one's career path, the evolution of Maidenberg's career, and the significant role mindfulness plays in mental well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience, coping strategies, and the impact of personal experiences on professional choices. In this conversation, Michelle Maidenberg discusses the importance of mindfulness and present moment awareness, emphasizing how our minds often drift into anxiety about the future. She introduces her ACE method—Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment—as a framework for individuals feeling stuck in their lives. The discussion also delves into emotional avoidance, highlighting how society encourages the suppression of negative emotions, and the necessity of validating feelings to foster emotional intelligence and connection.
Website: www.michellemaidenberg.com
Book: ACE Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Therapy
02:13 The Impact of Family History on Career Choices
11:48 Evolving Career Paths in Therapy and Education
20:09 The Role of Mindfulness in Mental Well-Being
24:11 Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness
30:37 Unleashing Your Best Self: The ACE Method
34:22 Understanding Emotional Avoidance
41:06 The Importance of Validating Feelings
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