Protect Choice! In this episode LaG's Planned Parenthood Club discusses France's pioneering achievement in constitutionalizing reproductive rights. Sophie and Jordan are joined by Lylah and Jackson - as they all search for one-way tickets to Paris.Autor: Keep Your Mind Off My Teenage Uterus

Sophie, Jordan, and LaG Students for Planned Parenthood Club members Melissa, Maya, Jackson, Lylah, Hazel, and Sasha discuss the ruling by Alabama's Supreme Court on IVF embryos.Autor: Keep Your Mind Off My Teenage Uterus

In this episode, Sophie and Jordan are joined by members of the LaG Students for Planned Parenthood Club: Maya, Melissa, Lylah, Sasha, Shyanne, and Olivia. They discuss the latest updates on the Abortion Pill ruling.Autor: Keep Your Mind Off My Teenage Uterus

Sophie and Jordan dive into the latest in reproductive rights, dissecting news from Ohio where voters have spoken loud and clear. In the second episode of KYMOMTU (formerly Get Your Mind Off My Teenage Uterus) we also cover the impactful appointment of one of the most conservative house speakers, a development with far-reaching consequences.…

Jordan and Sophie delve into the history and significance of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that has long protected our constitutional right to access safe and legal abortions, and was overturned in 2022. (This podcast was originally entitled Get Your Mind Off My Teenage Uterus.)Autor: sophieredvers

This meditation reflects on three questions inspired by Jonathan Foust and James Clear. As you look forward and backward,What worked well in the last year?What didn't go so well?What are you working towards?Autor: Marc Balcer

This episode introduces the practice of "Twenty Breaths". This simple exercise can be used any time to return to the present moment. I original learned this practice from Dr. Michael Baime of the Penn Program for Mindfulness.Autor: Marc Balcer

The following is a meditation on gratitude. We begin with the body and allow a feeling of gratitude to arise for the gifts we hold inside of us. The ability to breathe and move, connect and engage with our world.Gratitude practice is an aspirational practice. We work to incline our mind toward recognizing those things that bring meaning to our live…

The following is a type of body scan meditation where we soften areas of tightness, tension or stress in our body. In this practice, we give our mind a job to soften or relax various areas of our body. This may help to calm the busy mind and create a feeling of peace or ease. That said, an actual softening isn’t necessary. Just by offering an inten…

The following meditation is based on the work of Dr. Les Fehmi and was shared with me by my teacher, Jonathan Foust. I’ve found it a helpful meditation on those busy, hectic days where slowing down might allow me to become more focused and also relaxed.The process of "feeling or imaging" can take us out of our linear, problem solving mind into a mo…

This month I’m teaching a workshop called Fierce Self-Compassion. Today, I’ll be sharing a brief lovingkindness meditation from that class that focuses on yourself. Self-love is not selfish. I see it as a crucial building block towards living an authentic, wholehearted life. You can find an extended 20 minute practice of lovingkindness on my websit…

The following is a lovingkindness practice. Lovingkindness uses words, images and feelings to produce an inclination towards kindness and care for ourselves and others. Through regular practice, our hearts open and we begin to recognize the interconnection we have with all beings.You can find an extended 20 minute practice of lovingkindness on my w…

The following is a compassionate writing/reflection exercise. It is best to have a pen or pencil and paper available but you can also reflect on the questions and see what arises. It was inspired by the work of Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer whose voluminous work on Mindful Self-Compassion has been effective at helping people work with stress,…

The following is a noting meditation. In this practice, we note or name thoughts, feelings and sensations as they arise. Instead of trying to eliminate these mental formations or clear our mind, we gently acknowledge them and then return our attention to the anchor of our breath. Author & researcher Dan Siegel has described how this simple process …

Simple body scan practice connecting mind and body in presence.Autor: Marc Balcer

The following exercise introduces you to focused breathing. We use breath to anchor our attention in the present moment. This is a wonderful exercise for teens to practice daily to support focus and relaxation. With time, you may find it contributes to a sense of connection, awareness, self-regulation and self-care.…

The following exercise offers a creative introduction to mindfulness. We will be “drawing our breath” using an exercise I learned from an art therapist. As we proceed through the exercise, we use our breath and body as a guide for our experience. We close with the introduction of drawing with both hands at the same time which provides a unique expe…

This body scan meditation was presented to a group of youth baseball players. You can also download the version with an introduction to the practice here or visit the Your Mindful Coach Podcast for a longer version entitled Mindful Tools Body Scan.Autor: Marc Balcer

This body scan introduction & meditation was presented to a group of youth baseball players. You can also download the Meditation-only version here or visit the Your Mindful Coach Podcast for a longer version entitled Mindful Tools Body Scan.Autor: Marc Balcer