#51: Finding Hope and Healing
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
2020 and the start to this New Year has been incredibly stressful with over half a million COVID-19 deaths in the United States and over 2.4 million worldwide. We face continued political divisions, disruptions, uncertainty, and mental health and substance abuse crises. In this episode, we explore how to find hope and healing in the midst of continued uncertainty, disruptions, and crises. I share several Martin Luther King Jr. quotes as a way to honor his service and sacrifice to bring about justice, equality, and unity.  Several therapeutic approaches for anxiety, trauma, and depression ..read more
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#50: How to Enjoy the Holidays in 2020
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
In this episode, you will learn practical strategies for finding joy and peace during the 2020 Holiday season.  I explore how we can gather together with the intention to cultivate a sense of unity and connection while maintaining healthy boundaries.  Following this talk, there will be a guided meditation. May you all find peace and happiness this holiday season. If you are in North Carolina and would like to learn more about counseling or 1:1 meditation click on the links that follow: Counseling or 1:1 Meditation I have a two-part Mindfulness for Beginner series on Simple Habit that ..read more
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#49: Sleep Meditation
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
This episode is a sleep meditation and the first one I've recorded.  I hope you find this mediation helpful for getting to sleep and staying asleep.  I didn't record an introduction or anything additional with this episode, so that you can listen anytime you need to transition into sleep.  If you are in North Carolina and would like to learn more about counseling (all sessions are teletherapy for now) or 1:1 meditation click on the links that follow: Counseling or 1:1 Meditation I have a two-part Mindfulness for Beginner series on Simple Habit that includes 14 meditations. If yo ..read more
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#48: Effective Tips for Improving Sleep
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
In this episode, you'll learn effective tips for improving sleep so you can wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.  I cover the benefits of setting a schedule,  what to do if you can't fall asleep, and much more.  Many people are finding it difficult to get restful sleep amidst stress from rising COVD-19 cases, political divisions, and a mental health crisis.  These tips are not intended to be a replacement for medical care.  If you continue to have trouble with sleep, please seek out support from your doctor and or a therapist who is trained in Cognitive Behavi ..read more
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#47: Becoming More Resilient and Developing a Positive Mindset
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
This episode explores three ways to reduce stress that will help you become more resilient and develop a positive mindset.  I will cover the power of finding joy in movement, shaking meditation, as well as how to bring more mindful attention and focus to what we're able to control in our lives. Following this brief talk, there will be a guided meditation. I have an upcoming online class Mindfulness Intro - Being Mindful Together starting August 6th @ 6:30pm.  TO learn more and or register visit https://akeenmind.com/services-3/beingmindfultogether/ If you are in North Carolina and wo ..read more
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#46 Being Mindful of Race
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
This episode explores how to become more mindful of race.  We explore some of the research on racial bias and how we can help facilitate healing racial divisions, through curiosity, mindful listening and compassion.  I apologize in advance for any oversights or biases caused by my own misperceptions about race. We are seeing immense suffering in our country and in our world over racial injustice, domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, mental illness,  and all to the backdrop of 120 thousand plus deaths due to COVID-19.  Overwhelming stress brings our individual an ..read more
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#45: Responding with Wisdom and Gratitude
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
**Announcement** A Keen Mind will host a NEW Online Community Meditation Group: Next Meeting: May 17rd, 4pm EST- Details and how to register below.   This episode will help you explore how to respond to stress with wisdom and gratitude. Following this brief talk, there is a guided meditation that focuses on gratitude.   The NEW Online Community Meditation Group is an opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness-meditation with the support of others. The group is open to everyone on a drop-in basis. There is no need to have prior meditation experience; however, you may find list ..read more
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#44: Finding Strength with Self-Compassion
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
Practicing mindfulness helps us manage stress and can also help you become more resilient in the face of challenges.  Being mindful also means having compassion for yourself.  Practicing self-compassion and loving-kindness meditation reduces negative emotions, increases positive emotions, fosters resilience and   Self-compassion helps us feel more connected to ourselves and others, even when we are apart from each other. This episode covers the 3 components of self-compassion followed by a loving-kindness meditation. **Important Announcement** A Keen Mind has a new Communit ..read more
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#43: Understanding Mindfulness & Meditation-Updated
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
**Announcement** A Keen Mind will host a NEW Online Community Meditation Group: First Meeting: May 3rd, 4pm EST- Details and how to register below. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, but it has not been until the last 40 years that science has taken a closer look at the benefits of a regular meditation practice. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as a way of bringing mindfulness meditation into the mainstream.  Dr. Kabat-Zinn said that he wanted to make meditation as popular as jogging; in my opinion, I would say that he has done an am ..read more
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#42: Two Mindful Tips, & Guided Meditation
A Keen Mind | Stress Reduction, Mindfulness & Meditation
by Jude Johnson, MA, LMFT
1y ago
Welcome to the A Keen Mind Podcast.  I’m Jude a licensed therapist and meditation teacher.  Most people struggle with stress and feel overwhelmed when they can’t keep up with life’s demands and currently that’s basically everyone. It’s normal to be experiencing stress and anxiety right now AND Mindfulness can help. In today’s episode, I’m going to cover two ways that mindfulness can help you reduce stress followed by a brief guided meditation. **Important Announcement** This Saturday, April 4th from 1:30 pm-3 pm EST,  I’m going to provide a FREE  mini-mindfulness retreat to ..read more
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