The Mindfulness Podcast

Do you ever find yourself "mindlessly" scrolling through your feed, only to realize thirty minutes have passed? In this episode of The Mindfulness Podcast, hosts Nita, Lele and Pat explore the intersection of digital technology and mental well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

Curating your experience: How to use mindfulness to audit your feed and the algorithms that drive it.

The Dopamine Loop: Understanding the "insidious" ways social media is designed to capture our attention through emotional triggers.

Practical Boundaries: Tips for reclaiming your time, from turning off notifications to banning phones from the workspace.

The "Boredom" Benefit: Why the lost art of being bored is essential for the "default mode network" of our brains.

Featured Practice:
Stick around for a guided 50/50 mindfulness practice where we use our phones in real-time to observe our physical and emotional reactions to social media apps.

Join us as we learn how to reap the benefits of technology without succumbing to the consequences.

In this episode, Pat, Lele, and Nieta explore the big question: Is mindfulness still relevant in 2026?
With global course enrollments declining and mindfulness no longer seen as a quick fix, the trio digs into why the practice endures and why it might matter now more than ever.

Together they unpack:

- Global trends and regional differences in mindfulness interest
- Why mindfulness requires dedication, not shortcuts
- How the practice has survived wars, crises, and thousands of years of change
- The role of tech, information overload, and the attention economy
- The growing scientific understanding of peace, calm, and well-being
- How mindfulness supports life balance, happiness, and even financial clarity

The hosts also share their vision for the podcast in 2026 bringing stories, guests, and practical insights to listeners throughout the year.

Stay until the end for a short guided breathing practice led by Pat.

And is mindfulness still relevant for you today? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.

Join us for the final episode of the year as we pause to reflect on 2025 and set mindful intentions for the year ahead. In this conversation, Lele and Pat share highlights, challenges, and hopes for the future, exploring how mindfulness can help us navigate change, foster compassion, and bring more joy into our lives and work.

This episode includes:

Reflections on the past year’s experiences and lessons
Insights on sustaining mindfulness in a fast-paced world
A short guided exercise to close the year with gratitude and presence

Take a moment to breathe, reflect, and step into 2026 with clarity and intention.

Surprise! We couldn’t resist adding one more episode to our October mindfulness journey. Today is Halloween, and Lele and Nieta invite you to explore a theme that fits the day perfectly: fear.

This special practice uses mindful visualization to gently observe and engage with fears whether it’s spiders, public speaking, or something else. You’ll learn how to notice your emotional and physical reactions, and how repeated, intentional exposure through mindfulness can help you build resilience and reduce fear over time.

Remember: fear is a natural part of being human. This practice isn’t about pushing fear away it’s about meeting it with awareness, compassion, and curiosity.

Congratulations! You’ve reached Day 22 of the October Mindfulness Challenge. Today’s practice, led by Lele and Nieta, is a joyful and reflective way to close the journey: mindful listening to music.

Choose a favorite song, any genre, any artist, and give it your full attention. Notice the rhythm, the melody, the emotions it evokes, and even the memories it brings. Try to hear something new, even in a song you’ve played a thousand times. Let music be your anchor to the present moment.

Thank you for being part of this challenge. Whether you joined for a few days or all 22, your presence made this journey meaningful.

Keep practicing, keep exploring, and let mindfulness continue to be part of your everyday life.