Our team closes the season with this final podcast episode. We're talking about impermanence and transitions. Argos, Megan, and Alan share mindful strategies that support them to meet transitions with resilience, courage, and grace.

Ep. 14: Back to School: Facing Change and Transition After an Already Challenging Year

Apr 19th, 2021 30m 59s

In a "normal" year, schools and educators have response plans in place. If this, then this. But what happens in a year like 2020-2021? How can we support our students and communities? The Mindful Schools team candidly discusses what's arising i

Ep. 13: Embracing the Grumpiness, Savoring the Little Moments

Feb 9th, 2021 35m 8s

We’re living amidst many challenges right now. What’s supporting you, right now? Alan, Argos, and Megan talk candidly about the role that mindfulness plays in acknowledging and embracing emotions, and perhaps being with them in a more skillful

Ep. 12: The Commercialization of Mindfulness

Feb 3rd, 2021 19m 17s

Mindfulness is spreading. Even toy companies are starting to get into the mix. In this episode, we explore the opportunities and pitfalls that come with the commercialization of mindfulness.Created by educators, for educators. Learn more about

Ep. 11: The Value of Retreat at Home

Jan 7th, 2021 28m 14s

Shelter-in-place has challenged Mindful Schools to deeply rethink how we support educators at our in-depth, week-long (and typically in-person) mindfulness retreats––a focal element of our Mindful Teacher Certification Program. Megan, Argos, an

Ep.10: The Intentional Slow-Down

Dec 21st, 2020 38m 57s

When we first watched countries sheltering-in-place in the spring, many of us experienced disbelief. I could never do that, many thought. Yet here we are, again, riding another wave of shelter-in-place. Megan, Argos, and Alan discuss interestin

Ep.9: Rethinking Burnout

Nov 20th, 2020 55m 18s

We’re all feeling the effects of sustained uncertainty, stress, and social distancing. When does this all amount to burnout? What does mindfulness and self-care have to do with self-preservation in the face of burnout?This episode highlights Cr

Ep.8: Mindful Communication, Part 2: 'We' versus 'Me'

Nov 9th, 2020 26m 2s

Myth: mindfulness is about me and my inner world. Alan and Crystal talk about how walking in someone else’s shoes––being radically empathetic––can support us to move toward ‘we’ in these disconnected and divided times.

Ep. 7: Mindful Communication, Part 1: Are You Listening?

Nov 2nd, 2020 27m 40s

Discussing something you’re passionate about can be difficult––whether you’re at work, at school, or at home. This week we’re talking about the willingness to listen, to disagree, to be open, and to be uncomfortable. Explore this resource: Thre

Ep. 6: Creating a Container for Meaningful Conversation

Oct 27th, 2020 55m 3s

How can communication norms and agreements help us feel supported as we have conversations (and disagreements) with one another? This week, we talk about the Mindful Schools relational agreements and how they show up in our Mindful Teacher Cert

Ep.5: Teaching with Diverse Perspectives

Oct 21st, 2020 49m 52s

Polarization runs so deep right now. It feels like everything we do is a political act. What does it mean to hold a teaching space, where you can bring your full self, and be loving, even when point of views are different?

Ep. 4: Expectations: Is "good enough" good enough during a pandemic?

Sep 22nd, 2020 38m

This week, we talk about how to work with expectations, especially while many families are juggling virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic. As educators and parents, when is “good enough” good enough?

Ep. 3: Coping With Overwhelm

Sep 9th, 2020 43m 37s

This time of year, we’re anticipating returning to school––faculty calls, juggling, busyness, overwhelm. There is so much to do. This week, Megan, Alan, and Argos talk about their go-to strategies that support them during overwhelm.

Ep. 2: Teaching in Uncertainty

Sep 3rd, 2020 31m 45s

The anticipation of back-to-school is amplified tenfold because, this year, we’re in a pandemic and navigating online and hybrid learning and a lot of unknowns. How can we bring our focus to connection and to what is certain?