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Podcast 71: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Presence

https://open.spotify.com/episode/27TBuMs3KLwpJEHHUTFJlw?si=1352973d039449b8 In the final segment of our 6-part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado guides us through managing the present and preparing for the future with emotional intelligence. She discusses what it means to be fully present — paying attention to what’s present in the mind, body, and external environment with…
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Podcast 70: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Healthy Habits

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nKAW7DHglllS9mwFwSt92?si=7df78eb15b3442a4 In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses how we can establish healthy habits, create routine, and have ready resources. Rewarding yourself mindfully and strategically is one effective way to create new habits. Michelle dives into the neuroscience of how our brain works to…
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Podcast 69: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Keeping Authentic Connections

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gE34yh6sbTr9PBirZOfSW?si=58c8f18aebc849f5 In Part 4 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado dives into the topic of psychological safety. Psychological safety is a state of mind that we all subconsciously strive for and it rests on feeling engaged in meaningful work and feeling purposeful. When psychological safety is present,…
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Podcast 68: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Practicing Meditation

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zYsHPRVNocj5k92PjIrot?si=3b19dc1fecfc4fc3 In Part 4 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses the importance of staying grounded during times of stress. Practicing mindfulness and mindfulness meditation are tools that can help you better embrace the now. Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present mind,…
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Podcast 67: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Moving from Fear to Empowerment

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PAjuDrFGlwCRYbR0sIyNL?si=deddf142851041af Uncertainty often brings anxiety and fear. In the previous episode, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado talked about the importance of understanding how we feel and where it manifests physiologically. In this episode, Michelle dives into the body and brain connection of emotions - specifically fear. Fear is often found underlying higher level emotions expressed in the…
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Podcast 66: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sBgpJW881xqF9ohkHnxvV?si=6469fa9163a04553 "It's ok not to feel ok but you have to know what you are feeling in order to move through it." — Michelle Maldonado Are you feel frustrated, anxious, or uncertain about the new year? Mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado joins me on this episode to work through the emotions that we may or or may…
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Podcast 64: Amazingly Affordable Living in Mazatlan Mexico

Journalist and author of Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats, Janet Blaser, joins us to share her experience living in Mazatlán, Mexico for the past 15 years. What sets Mazatlán apart from more popular cities like Puerto Vallarta is that tourism is not its main industry. For about 100 years, Mazatlán has been known as a port…
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Podcast 62: What to Know When Renting Property in Mexico

Are you thinking about moving or retiring to Mexico? If you are, then maybe you want to rent before diving in and purchasing a property. Today’s guest is Alma Piedra from Vallarta Dream Rentals. She shares important information you need to know about renting a property in Mexico such as rental prices in different areas, documents that foreigners need, how…
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Podcast 60: Retiring in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cWExWrY3twSMojPmTknlU?si=3fee80deb34d4bac Located in Mexico's central highlands, San Miguel de Allende is one of the top retirement destinations for foreigners. The perfect spring weather, vibrant expat community, artistic scene and deep culture are only some of the reasons why San Miguel is so popular. Our guest today is real estate agent Veronica Alvarado. She shares everything that makes San Miguel de…
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