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	Podcast:		Empower Students Now
	Episode:		101. Finding Calm Amongst the Chaos of Life Part II: The Body as Your Anchor
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:39:53
	Publish Date:		2025-05-10 18:28:44
	Description:		https://amandawritenow.com/finding-calm-amongst-the-chaos-of-life-part-ii-the-body-as-your-anchor/ Contact Me: https://amandawritenow.com/contact-form/ In this episode, part two of an eight-part series, Amanda discusses her journey through the Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) and the profound lessons she learned. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, especially for women, teachers, and social justice advocates who often experience overwhelm and self-blame. Amanda defines mindfulness and meditation, highlighting the benefits of body awareness. She shares practical techniques for body scan and walking meditation to help listeners find peace and presence amidst the stressors of modern life. The episode concludes with a guided body scan meditation to practice these principles. 00:00 Introduction to the Series 00:40 Personal Journey into Meditation 01:39 Teaching Mindfulness to Women 03:20 Challenges of Modern Life and Self-Care 09:22 Defining Mindfulness and Meditation 17:16 Body Scan Meditation Techniques 24:23 Beginning of Guided Body Scan Meditation
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