GoodbyeIt’s with mixed emotions I announce this is the last episode of the show.I’m planning to launch a new podcast and it’s going to take all of my time and attention.It’s my hope you’ve learned how to be more mindful by listening to the s

Explore your community: the Levitt Pavilion

Oct 28th, 2017 6m 58s

Good rockin’ on a Saturday night at the Levitt PavilionMy friend Doug and I were looking for something fun to do over the weekend and learned about a free concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas. Stray Cat bass player Lee Rocker was

Comic book convention adventure

Oct 27th, 2017 7m 4s

Dallas Fan Days 2017If you’re looking for a local event where you feel like you’ve stepped into a different universe, look no further than your local comic book convention.I just got back from Dallas Fan Days in Irving, Texas where I had an a

More reading adventures

Oct 26th, 2017 6m 45s

Caution: reading these books may change everythingOn a recent podcast episode, my writer friend Christopher Gronlund recommended a couple of great books for people like us – explorers and adventurers.On today’s show, I’ve got some more of his

Pursue your passion with a Meetup

Oct 25th, 2017 7m 11s

Over 32 million members and countingAre you passionate about something? Chances are, there’s a tribe for that. Question is, how do you find that tribe? The answer could be Meetup.If you aren’t familiar with it, here’s how the Meetup website d

Mindful eating update

Oct 24th, 2017 6m 46s

Falling off the mindful eating wagonOn a recent episode of the show, I talked about how I’ve been using mindful eating to lose weight. And what have I been doing since then?Too much mindless eating.It happens to a lot of us. We aren’t perfec

The State Fair of Texas and Mindfulness

Oct 23rd, 2017 7m 10s

My mindfulness lesson at the fairI’ve lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2000 and have never gone to the State Fair of Texas – until now. I made up my mind it was finally going to happen this year.I chose a Tuesday for my visit to avoi

Sleeping late on Saturday?

Oct 22nd, 2017 7m 5s

Give me more weekendFor many of us, sleeping late is one of the reasons we look forward to the weekend. I’m as guilty as anyone.Why would anyone want to get up early on a Saturday morning?I have to confess this was my goal last weekend. My p

Celebrate Roanoke: exploring fun and photography

Oct 21st, 2017 7m 31s

Practice makes perfectLast night, I explored a local community festival called Celebrate Roanoke. I decided this would be a great opportunity to take out my camera and practice some night photography.Celebrate Roanoke is a popular annual even

Take a canoeing adventure

Oct 20th, 2017 6m 39s

This was no boating accident!I was trying to decide what kind of adventure to talk about today when I came across an interesting Facebook post. My friend, Christopher Gronlund, aka The Juggling Writer, got out early today to go canoeing at a l

Discover the wonders of a comic book store

Oct 19th, 2017 6m 49s

Explore strange new worlds… Have you ever been to a comic book store? If you haven’t heard, comic book and graphic novel sales are growing and the percentage of readers who are women is going up. And, if you haven’t looked at comic books recent

Exploring Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

Oct 18th, 2017 7m 27s

A new interest and new friends A few weeks ago, I mentioned the Crypto Cousins podcast which is about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The pilot episode is online and there are other episodes coming out soon. Since that show, I’ve been reading up

Microadventures: the journeys begin

Oct 17th, 2017 7m 11s

Let’s go parading! You’re in for a real treat today. I reached out to a writer friend for book ideas for anyone looking for interesting and unusual adventures. Christopher Gronlund, also known as The Juggling Writer and one of the Men in Gorill

Explore the world with podcasts

Oct 16th, 2017 6m 50s

How many podcasts have you listened to today? One of the best ways to explore and learn about what’s going on in the world is by listening to podcasts. Are you interested in learning about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? Well, there are podcasts

Your Halloween adventure awaits at a haunted house

Oct 15th, 2017 6m 27s

Is there a haunted house in your neighborhood? Are you ready for a memorable October adventure? Halloween is just a couple of weeks away. Why not go out and explore a haunted house or two? I’m in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and there are do

Cheesy movie fun: The Demon with the Atomic Brain

Oct 14th, 2017 6m 39s

Cheesy sci-fi goodness Have you taken your first local adventure yet? Yesterday, I suggested checking out some local events. Last night, I took my own advice and went out to see a cheesy movie. How can you not have a good time when the title of

Adventures as close as your local newspaper

Oct 13th, 2017 6m 31s

Read all about it! If you’re looking for your next adventure, why not start by checking your local newspaper? Most newspapers have an “Events” or “Calendar” section – and that’s a great place to find something new to explore. The Fort Worth Sta

It’s time to get out and explore

Oct 12th, 2017 6m 42s

Shake it up! Okay, people, it’s time to shake things up around here. For the next several episodes, I’m going to ask you to do something guaranteed to change and improve your life: go out and explore. There are so many ways we could be spending

Take a breath and unwind

Oct 11th, 2017 6m 4s

When it’s time to relax… Right now, I’m recording the 154th episode of Meditate with Mitch. And it just occurred to me that I ought to take a little time to unwind every once in a while. So, today, after I finish this podcast, I’m going to sit

Improvisation is a great path to mindfulness

Oct 10th, 2017 6m 24s

Do you think you’re funny? Yesterday, I talked about using photography as a fun way to practice mindfulness. And, today, I’ve got another fun mindfulness practice you can try: improvisation. Yesterday, I had lunch with a talented content market

Fun mindfulness practice: photography

Oct 9th, 2017 6m 42s

Photography is a fun mindfulness practice As long as you’re practicing mindfulness, why not try a fun method: photography. All you need is a camera. Chances are, you’ve got one with you right now – your smartphone. There are so many things you

The mindful boss myth

Oct 8th, 2017 6m 55s

The horror! The horror! If you Google “mindfulness” you’ll come across a lot of blog entries and articles about being a mindful boss. Unfortunately, the person who needs this information the most, the horrible boss, is the person least likely t

What is mindfulness? A quick reminder

Oct 7th, 2017 7m

Back to basics Mindfulness is so popular these days it’s a buzzword. You can find mindfulness magazines and books at your local book store. And whenever something becomes a buzzword, you can expect a backlash. Luckily, scientific studies demons

The Zombie Husband – coming to a coffee shop near you

Oct 6th, 2017 7m 16s

Are some women turning their husbands into zombies? It was a noisy Saturday morning in a crowded coffee shop when I spotted him: the zombie husband. Mouth agape, he had a frightening, blank stare on his face. I was standing in line at the coffe

Can you sing your way to mindfulness?

Oct 5th, 2017 6m 41s

Choral singing and mindfulness According to research, mindfulness might be one reason choral singing can improve your mental health. For years, researchers have documented the physical and psychological benefits of choral singing. Now, a new st