A collection of guided meditations, interviews, and talks with Barbara Newell focused on enhancing and improving your mindfulness journey. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation teacher. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. During that time, she not only mastered her skills, but had the opportunity to teach throughout the world as part of ongoing retreats. Barbara left monastic life and returned to the United States in 2015 with a mission to bring the knowledge and experience she had gained to a wider audience. Since then, she has worked with numerous other mindfulness experts including Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Barbara brings a unique perspective to mindfulness and meditation, as she was an accomplished lawyer in Washington, DC prior to her monastic life. She understands the stresses and challenges of modern life and can provide practical advice and guidance on how to successfully integrate techniques of mindfulness into a busy schedule.
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Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss our natural resistance to change. Given the pandemic, we have all been subject to an enormous amount of unexpected change. This gives rise to stress and anxiety. Barbara and Matthew discuss methods to ease the resistance and creatively open to the possibilities presented by change. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way ...
30 Apr 2020
10 - Reversing a Persistent Negative Spiral
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich further explore methods to reconnect and recharge, focusing on instances where it is challenging to see beyond the negative. Matthew specifically touches on his own experience with practical, proven activities which can help us pull out of a stubborn downward spiral. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration be...
17 Apr 2020
9 - Reconnect and Recharge
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich share from personal experience how important, even life-changing, it can be to recognize and really take in what nourishes and enlivens us every day. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + meditation teacher and a former Zen Buddhist nun with Thich Nhat Hanh, and Matthe...
13 Apr 2020
8 - Awakening to Negative Bias
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss the very common human tendency to have a negativity bias in our view of what's happening around us and inside of us. In a pandemic or other times of strong challenge, it's particularly useful to be aware of how negativity bias may be skewing our perceptions - which in turn can fuel unhelpful reactions. Barbara and Matthew touch on the evolutionary basis for this bias and ways to access a fuller, more accurate picture of the outer and inner real...
31 Mar 2020
7 - Persevering - One Day at a Time
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss ways of coping with higher levels of stress which a number of people are experiencing around the coronavirus pandemic. They touch upon the understandable urge to cut off, avoid, or numb painful feelings such as panic or rage. Mindfulness allows us to be more aware of the choices we make, and their positive (and not so positive) effects. Barbara and Matt revisit the key practice of resourcing, noting in particular that some individuals may...
30 Mar 2020
Body Scan - Guided Meditation
A 10 minute guided meditation focused on deeply connecting to the body. This meditation is particularly helpful in calming the mind and preparing for sleep. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. During that time, she not only mastered her skills, but had the opportunity to teach throughout the world as part of ongoing retreats. Barbara left monastic life a...
25 Mar 2020
6 - Quieting the Mind During Difficult Times
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss methods for quieting the mind by quieting the body. During these difficult times, somatic (i.e. body) quieting can be extremely effective in reducing the "noise" in our mind to allow us to be more mindful. Barbara and Matthew also specifically discuss the body scan meditation which is a highly effective method for quieting. A guided meditation is included at the end of the podcast. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com f...
20 Mar 2020
5 - Dealing with Coronavirus Fear
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss dealing with the emotion of fear during these challenging times with the coronavirus pandemic. They specifically touch on the fact that it is normal to have fear in a circumstance like this, however there are skillful ways to react versus unskillful and unhelpful ways of reacting. They also explain the various mindfulness techniques which can help all of us manage the unprecedented changes around us. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowe...
15 Feb 2020
4.1 - Self Compassion Journey
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss Matthew's journey to self-compassion. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + meditation teacher and a former Buddhist nun who trained under Thich Nhat Hanh, and Matthew Aldrich, mindfulness student. This collaboration was born out of a desire to provide a more str...
15 Feb 2020
4 - The Importance of Compassion
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss the importance of compassion in a comprehensive mindfulness practice. They specifically touch on self-compassion and bonus material is available that dives down into Matthew's experience with self-compassion. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + med...
14 Feb 2020
3 - Starting a Meditation Practice
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss how to approach starting a meditation practice. They discuss frequently asked questions, challenges, and also give perspective on their own journeys. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + meditation teacher and a former Buddhist nun who trained under...
1 Feb 2020
2 - Types of Mindfulness Practices Explained
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich discuss informal and formal practices to help cultivate mindfulness. Formal sitting meditation and its relationship with mindfulness is explored in depth. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + meditation teacher and a former Buddhist nun who trained under Thich Nha...
21 Nov 2019
1 - What is Mindfulness and Meditation?
Barbara Newell and Matthew Aldrich explore the nature of mindfulness and its relationship to meditation. They discuss why mindfulness is so beneficial and how meditation is a practice which helps cultivate it. Visit barbaranewell.com or thewaytowellbeing.com for more resources. Also Barbara offers free initial consultations which can be booked here. The Way to Well-Being is a collaboration between Barbara Newell, mindfulness + meditation teacher and a former Buddhist nun who tra...
4 Nov 2019
Mindfulness of the Body - Guided Meditation
This guided meditation brings awareness to your body and its sensations. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. During that time, she not only mastered her skills, but had the opportunity to teach throughout the world as part of ongoing retreats. Barbara left monastic life and returned to the United States in 2015 with a mission to bring the knowledge and experie...
4 Nov 2019
Finding your Anchor - Guided Meditation
A guided meditation to find your anchor - a sensory experience that helps ground you in the present moment. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. During that time, she not only mastered her skills, but had the opportunity to teach throughout the world as part of ongoing retreats. Barbara left monastic life and returned to the United States in 2015 with a ...
4 Nov 2019
One Minute - Guided Meditation
A short one minute guided meditation for beginners seeking mindfulness. Barbara Newell is a mindfulness and meditation. For over 12 years, she trained and taught as a Buddhist nun in Plum Village in France under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. During that time, she not only mastered her skills, but had the opportunity to teach throughout the world as part of ongoing retreats. Barbara left monastic life and returned to the United States in 2015 with a mission to bring the knowledge and experie...
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