244. Mindfulness in Tumultuous Times: Finding Your Own Path

Healing Medicine: Mindfulness, Mindset & Physician Well-Being

In moments of chaos and uncertainty, mindfulness is more necessary than ever—yet it can feel harder to practice. If you’re struggling to sit still, focus, or even engage in the mindfulness practices that once felt easy, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we share how we are personally practicing mindfulness in these tumultuous times—what’s working, what isn’t, and how to stay curious and compassionate in your practice. We invite you to embrace mindfulness in a way that works for you right now, whether that means microdosing mindfulness, moving your body, leaning into nature, or practicing in community.

Pearls of Wisdom:

• Mindfulness doesn’t have to look one way—get creative, be curious, and be compassionate with yourself.

• Microdosing mindfulness, such as taking a deep breath or grounding yourself in nature, can be just as powerful as a formal sitting practice.

• Movement-based mindfulness, sound healing, thought downloads, and practicing in community can help you navigate moments of stress and overwhelm.

• Be mindful of buffering behaviors like social media, shopping, or numbing distractions—choose activities that nourish you now and later.

• Self-compassion is essential; there is no “right way” to practice mindfulness, only what serves you in this moment.

Reflection Questions:

• What mindfulness practices are working for you right now?

• Are there new ways of practicing mindfulness that you’d like to try?

• How can you bring more kindness and curiosity to your mindfulness practice?

At the end of the episode, Dr. Liang leads a guided mindful breathing practice to help you ground yourself in moments of distress.

Join us for an opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice in community at one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you’re seeking one-on-one support, I offer coaching to help you navigate stress, change, and uncertainty with more ease: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching.

To bring mindfulness, coaching, or well-being practices to your institution, group, or team, Dr. Liang and I offer talks, workshops, and retreats. Learn more here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking and www.awakenbreath.org.

Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.

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