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Are you healing from religious trauma, questioning past beliefs, or rebuilding your sense of purpose? Mindful Deconstruction is your supportive guide through the journey of deconstructing old narratives and creating a meaningful, authentic life. Hosted by Mindfulness Coach Jeremy West, this podcast explores the unique challenges of leaving religious systems, from navigating self-doubt to redefining spirituality and purpose. Each episode offers insights, practical mindfulness tools, and healing conversations to help you find peace, resilience, and a community that understands your path. Join us as we unravel old beliefs, cultivate self-compassion, and empower you to thrive beyond religion.New episodes released daily to support you on your path to mindful healing and transformation.
50: Mindfully Navigating Guilt After Reacting in Ways You Regret
How mindfulness can help us deal with the guilt we feel after reacting in ways we later regret.Whether it's snapping at a loved one, acting impulsively, or simply not showing up as our best selves, guilt can be heavy to carry.Jeremy shares practical tools for using mindfulness to navigate this guilt with compassion, self-awareness, and growth.Learn how to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, and turn these moments into opportunities for deeper understanding and change.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:0530/09/2024
49: Using Habitica and Gamification to Boost Productivity with Mindfulness
How to use apps like Habitica to gamify everyday tasks and boost productivity in a mindful way.Learn how gamification can help you stay motivated, build positive habits, and approach your daily tasks with more awareness and intention.Jeremy shares practical tips on integrating mindfulness with gamified tools, turning mundane tasks into opportunities for growth and achievement.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:1129/09/2024
48: Gaining Wisdom and Direction by Listening to Your Emotions
The power of emotions as a source of wisdom and guidance.Rather than seeing emotions as obstacles, mindfulness teaches us to listen to them as valuable messengers that can offer insight into our needs, desires, and direction in life.Learn how to cultivate mindfulness around your emotions, letting them guide you toward greater clarity and understanding.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:5228/09/2024
47: Mindfully Leaving Your Religion – Navigating Transition with Compassion and Clarity
The deeply personal and often challenging journey of leaving a religion, offering a mindful approach to navigating this transition with compassion, clarity, and self-awareness.Whether you’re questioning your faith, struggling with guilt, or seeking a new sense of purpose, this episode provides practical tools to help you navigate the emotional and mental landscape of leaving a belief system behind while staying grounded in your values.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:2227/09/2024
46: Mindfully Choosing Distraction – Finding Balance Between Focus and Escape
Mindfully choosing distraction, recognizing that distractions are a natural part of life and can sometimes serve as a healthy way to recharge.Learn how to differentiate between mindless distraction and mindful, intentional breaks, and discover how to incorporate distraction in a way that supports your well-being and balance.Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to navigate when to focus and when to step away, helping you find equilibrium between presence and escape.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:4626/09/2024
45: Balancing Compassion with Acceptance – Navigating Global Suffering Without Burning Out
The challenging balance between accepting the suffering that exists in the world and practicing compassion without burning ourselves out.Learn how mindfulness can help you navigate the overwhelming awareness of global suffering, enabling you to offer support where you can, while also protecting your own well-being.Jeremy shares practical techniques for cultivating compassionate action, accepting what you cannot change, and avoiding burnout.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:4825/09/2024
44: Mindfulness and ADHD – Navigating Mindlessness with Awareness
The intersection of mindfulness and ADHD, discussing how mindfulness practices can help individuals with ADHD manage mindlessness, increase focus, and improve overall well-being.Jeremy shares practical techniques for cultivating mindfulness in daily life, offering support and strategies for those who struggle with attention and impulsivity.Whether you have ADHD or simply find yourself drifting into mindlessness, this episode provides valuable insights and tools for bringing more awareness and presence into your life.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
13:3524/09/2024
43: Disagreeing Mindfully – Navigating Conflicts with Compassion and Clarity
The art of disagreeing mindfully, exploring how mindfulness can help us navigate conflicts and differences of opinion with compassion, clarity, and respect.Learn how to stay grounded and present during disagreements, fostering healthier communication and deeper understanding.Jeremy shares practical techniques for approaching disagreements with mindfulness, helping you turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:2123/09/2024
42: Embracing Boredom with Mindfulness
The often-overlooked experience of boredom and how mindfulness can transform it into an opportunity for growth and self-awareness.Discover how embracing boredom with mindfulness can help you cultivate patience, creativity, and a deeper connection to the present moment.Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to navigate and even appreciate boredom, turning what is typically seen as a negative experience into a meaningful part of your mindfulness journey.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:1722/09/2024
41: Discovering Your True Self Through Mindfulness
How mindfulness can help you connect with your true self, beyond the roles, labels, and stories you may have taken on over the years.Learn how to use mindfulness to peel back the layers of identity and get in touch with your authentic essence, leading to greater self-awareness, inner peace, and fulfillment.Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to deepen your understanding of who you truly are.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:1321/09/2024
40: Embracing Others’ Thoughts and Feelings – Practicing Acceptance Beyond Ourselves
The importance of accepting other people’s thoughts and feelings with the same mindfulness and compassion we use for ourselves.Learn how to approach your interactions with others with greater empathy, understanding, and acceptance, fostering healthier relationships and deeper connections.Jeremy shares practical techniques for extending the practice of mindfulness beyond yourself, helping you cultivate acceptance in all areas of your life.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:0420/09/2024
39: Embracing Clumsiness with Mindfulness
Clumsiness and mindfulness.While we often view clumsiness as a flaw or a sign of inattention, mindfulness offers a different perspective—one that embraces these moments as opportunities for growth and greater awareness.Learn how to approach clumsiness with compassion, using mindfulness to bring more balance, presence, and ease into your daily life.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:5419/09/2024
38: The Art of Mindful Parenting – Cultivating Presence with Your Children
Mindful parenting, exploring how mindfulness can help parents cultivate deeper connections with their children, manage stress, and respond to challenges with greater patience and understanding.Discover practical techniques for bringing mindfulness into your parenting, allowing you to be more present, compassionate, and resilient in your role as a parent.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:3518/09/2024
37: The Middle Way of Right Effort – Finding Balance in Mindfulness Practice
The Middle Way, focusing on the idea of right effort in mindfulness practice.Discover how to find balance between too much and too little effort, allowing your practice to be both sustainable and effective.Jeremy shares insights and techniques for applying the Middle Way to your daily life, helping you cultivate a mindfulness practice that’s neither forceful nor complacent, but just right.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:0917/09/2024
36: The Art of Mindful Driving
Mindful driving and how bringing awareness to this everyday activity can transform your experience on the road.Learn how to stay present, reduce stress, and cultivate patience while driving, turning your daily commute into an opportunity for mindfulness practice.Jeremy shares practical techniques for staying grounded behind the wheel, helping you navigate the road with greater ease and awareness.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:1316/09/2024
35: Mindfulness and Pain – Finding Relief Through Awareness
The relationship between mindfulness and pain, both physical and emotional.Discover how mindfulness can help you manage pain by bringing awareness to your experience, reducing suffering, and fostering a sense of acceptance and compassion.Jeremy shares practical techniques for using mindfulness to navigate pain, allowing you to find relief and resilience in the face of discomfort.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
10:4215/09/2024
34: Mindful Messages in Everything Everywhere All at Once
The profound mindful messages embedded in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.This film, with its chaotic and multidimensional narrative, offers deep insights into the nature of reality, identity, and the importance of being present.Discover how the film’s themes resonate with mindfulness practices, encouraging us to embrace uncertainty, connect with our true selves, and find meaning in the present moment.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:4114/09/2024
33: Mindfulness and Time – Balancing Past, Present, and Future
The common misconception that mindfulness requires us to completely avoid thinking about the past or the future.Instead, mindfulness teaches us to spend the majority of our time in the present while allowing space for healthy reflections on the past and thoughtful planning for the future.Learn how to strike this balance and use mindfulness to enhance your relationship with time. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net.
08:2913/09/2024
32: The Illusion of Identity – How Our Self-Concept Is Just a Collection of Snapshots
The concept of identity and how the self-concept we hold is often just a collection of snapshots from our past.These snapshots—memories, experiences, and labels—can create a fixed sense of who we are, but mindfulness teaches us that identity is fluid and ever-changing.Learn how to break free from limiting self-concepts and embrace the freedom of your true, dynamic self.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:4712/09/2024
31: Cultivating Empathy Through Mindfulness
The importance of empathy and how mindfulness can help us cultivate a deeper understanding and connection with others.Empathy allows us to see the world through another’s eyes, fostering compassion and stronger relationships. Learn how to develop empathy through practical mindfulness techniques and discover how this powerful practice can transform your interactions and enrich your life.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:4211/09/2024
30: You Are Not Your Job – Mindfulness and Identity Beyond Material Things
The powerful message behind the famous quote from Fight Club:“You are not your job, you're not how much money you have in the bank. You are not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You are not your fucking khakis. You are all singing, all dancing crap of the world.”Discover how mindfulness can help you detach from material identifiers and external validations, allowing you to connect with your true self beyond the roles and possessions that often define us. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:2410/09/2024
29: How Thoughts Think Themselves – Observing the Mind with Mindfulness
The fascinating concept of how thoughts seem to think themselves and how mindfulness can help us observe this process without getting caught up in it.Learn how to create space between your awareness and your thoughts, allowing you to experience greater clarity, peace, and freedom from the constant chatter of the mind.Jeremy shares practical techniques to help you disengage from unhelpful thoughts and cultivate a deeper understanding of the mind’s natural processes. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:4409/09/2024
28: The Power of Stories – How the Narratives We Tell Shape Our Reality
The power of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our reality.From the narratives we create about our past to the expectations we set for our future, the stories we hold can either limit us or empower us. Learn how mindfulness can help you recognize these stories, reframe unhelpful narratives, and create a more empowering story for your life.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
08:1808/09/2024
27: The Power of Forgiveness Through Mindfulness
The transformative power of forgiveness and how mindfulness can support the process of letting go.Learn how to cultivate forgiveness toward yourself and others, release the burden of resentment, and move forward with a lighter heart. Jeremy shares practical techniques for practicing forgiveness and emphasizes the importance of compassion in healing.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:0707/09/2024
26: The Difference Between Acceptance and Resignation
The crucial difference between acceptance and resignation. While acceptance involves embracing reality with an open heart, resignation is giving up in the face of challenges.Jeremy shares how mindfulness can help you cultivate true acceptance, allowing you to engage with life fully without becoming passive or disengaged.Discover practical techniques to navigate the fine line between these two approaches and learn how to approach life’s difficulties with both clarity and resilience. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:3706/09/2024
25. Mindful Perspective-Taking: Expanding Your View
The practice of mindful perspective-taking and how it can deepen your understanding of others and enhance your relationships.Learn how to step outside of your own viewpoint, appreciate diverse perspectives, and respond to situations with greater empathy and insight.Jeremy also shares practical techniques for cultivating this skill in your everyday interactions.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:2505/09/2024
24. Mindful Listening: The Art of Truly Hearing Others
The art of mindful listening and how it can transform your conversations and relationships.Learn practical techniques to stay fully present in your interactions, foster deeper connections, and truly hear what others are saying.Jeremy shares the story of “The Empty Cup” to illustrate the importance of approaching each conversation with an open mind.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net.
08:4404/09/2024
23. Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance: Embracing Yourself as You Are
How mindfulness can help you cultivate self-acceptance and embrace yourself as you are.Learn practical techniques, including mindful self-compassion and the mirror exercise, to develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.Jeremy also shares the story of “The Cracked Pot” to illustrate the beauty that comes from embracing imperfections.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net.
08:4403/09/2024
22. Discovering Your Core Values: A Mindful Approach
A practical and mindful approach to discovering your top values.Learn how to use mindfulness to connect with what truly matters to you and how to live in alignment with your values for a more meaningful and fulfilling life.Jeremy shares a reflective exercise and the story of the lost traveler to illustrate the importance of values as your compass.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
11:1702/09/2024
21. Mindfulness – Reducing Suffering About Suffering
How mindfulness can help reduce the additional suffering we often create around our experiences.Learn about the concept of “suffering about suffering” and practical mindfulness techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.Jeremy shares insights from the parable of the two arrows and a story about a mountain climber to illustrate how mindfulness can lessen our pain and bring more peace into our lives.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net.
11:3101/09/2024
20. Mindful Decision-Making: Navigating Choices with Clarity and Calm
The practice of mindful decision-making.Learn how to approach your choices with greater clarity and calm by incorporating mindfulness into the decision-making process.Jeremy shares practical techniques and the story of the wise old owl to illustrate how mindfulness can help you make decisions that are aligned with your values and inner wisdom.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:2231/08/2024
19. Mindful Sleep: Cultivating Restful Nights Through Mindfulness
How mindfulness can improve the quality of your sleep.Learn practical techniques, such as body scans, breath awareness, and creating a mindful bedtime routine, to help you wind down and cultivate restful nights.Jeremy also shares the Buddhist parable of the resting tiger to illustrate the importance of letting go and allowing sleep to come naturally.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
06:2330/08/2024
18. Mindful Tech: How to Use Technology Without Losing Your Peace
The challenges and opportunities of living mindfully in a digital world.Learn how to balance technology use with mindfulness, avoid distractions, and set boundaries that support your well-being.Jeremy shares practical tips and the Taoist parable of the empty boat to help you navigate technology with intention.Discover how to use technology in a way that enhances your mindfulness practice rather than detracts from it.For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net.
06:3429/08/2024
17. Navigating Emotions with Mindfulness: The Inner Landscape
How mindfulness can help you navigate the complex world of emotions.Learn how to mindfully observe, understand, and respond to your emotions, rather than react impulsively.Jeremy shares practical techniques and the Buddhist parable of the two arrows to help you manage your emotional landscape with greater clarity and compassion.Discover how mindfulness can transform your relationship with your emotions. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
09:0528/08/2024
16. The Power of a Mindful Morning: Simple Practices for a Better Day
The transformative power of a mindful morning routine.Learn how to start your day with presence, intention, and gratitude through simple yet effective practices.Jeremy shares practical tips and insights, including the Buddhist parable of the poisoned arrow, to help you set a positive tone for your day.Discover how a mindful morning can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling day. For more resources, including one-on-one coaching and guided meditations, visit jeremywest.net
07:4727/08/2024
15. Mindful Communication: Speaking and Listening with Presence
The transformative power of mindful communication.Learn how to bring presence, awareness, and compassion to your conversations, whether you’re speaking or listening.Jeremy shares practical techniques to improve your communication skills and deepen your connections with others.Tune in to discover how mindful communication can enhance your relationships and overall well-being.Find more resources, including guided meditations, at jeremywest.net and support Jeremy on his pay-what-you-want Patreon for exclusive content.
07:1926/08/2024
14. Mindful Motivation: Aligning with Your True Values
The true essence of motivation and how mindfulness can transform it from a fleeting burst of energy into a sustained force in our lives.By aligning our actions with our core values and setting intentions using Jeremy's unique question method, we can stay motivated even when the going gets tough.Jeremy also shares the Buddhist parable of the raft, reminding us that sometimes the things that once served us well may need to be let go.For more mindfulness resources, visit jeremywest.net. And don't forget to check out Jeremy's pay-what-you-want Patreon for exclusive content!
05:5825/08/2024
13. Embracing Uncertainty: Mindfulness Strategies for Navigating the Unknown
How mindfulness can help you navigate the uncertainty and unknowns that life often presents.Jeremy shares practical mindfulness strategies for staying grounded in the present moment, accepting what is, and focusing on what you can control.Learn how to embrace uncertainty with resilience and peace.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
06:2624/08/2024
12. From Chaos to Calm: Mindful Techniques for Focusing in a Distracted World
How mindfulness can help you reduce distractions and cultivate focus in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world.Jeremy shares practical mindfulness strategies to enhance concentration, manage digital distractions, and create an environment that supports sustained focus.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
05:2423/08/2024
11. Breaking the Cycle: A Mindful Approach to Procrastination
How mindfulness can help you overcome procrastination and take action with intention.Jeremy shares practical mindfulness strategies to reduce anxiety, break tasks into manageable steps, and stay present while working through challenging tasks.By applying these techniques, you can break free from the cycle of procrastination and start making progress in your life.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
05:2522/08/2024
10. Breaking Free from Negative Thinking: Mindfulness in Action
Cognitive defusion, a mindfulness strategy that helps you create space between yourself and your thoughts.Jeremy shares practical techniques for observing negative thoughts without getting entangled in them, empowering you to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and calm.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
05:3321/08/2024
9. Mindful Eating: A Journey to Healthier Habits and Greater Joy
Mindful eating, a powerful way to cultivate mindfulness in your daily life.Jeremy shares practical tips on how to slow down, savor your meals, and develop a healthier relationship with food.This episode delves into the benefits of mindful eating and how it can help you enjoy your meals more while also improving your well-being.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
05:5020/08/2024
8. Mindful Gratitude: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
Combining gratitude with mindfulness.By paying attention to the small, often overlooked moments in our daily lives, we can cultivate a deep sense of appreciation and joy.Jeremy shares practical tips on how to incorporate mindful gratitude into your routine, helping you to savor life’s simple pleasures.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net where you can also support Jeremy’s work and access guided meditations through his “pay what you want” Patreon.
08:0719/08/2024
7. Ego and Identity: Embracing the Fluid Self
The Buddhist concept of “no-self” and how letting go of a fixed sense of ego and identity can lead to greater freedom and peace.Jeremy discusses the fluid nature of self, the stories we tell about ourselves, and how mindfulness can help us see beyond the illusion of a permanent self.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net.
09:1218/08/2024
6. Mindful Compassion: Connecting with Yourself and Others
The essential role of compassion in mindfulness practice, with a special focus on self-compassion.Jeremy introduces his version of the golden rule: treat yourself the way you would treat your best friend if they were in your situation, and shares practical strategies for cultivating kindness and understanding towards ourselves and others.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
08:0917/08/2024
5. The Happiness Illusion: Mindfulness and Goal Setting
The delicate balance between setting goals and staying present.While goals can give us direction and motivation, an excessive focus on the future can take us out of the present moment.Jeremy shares insights on how to pursue goals mindfully, finding peace and satisfaction in the process rather than just the outcome.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net
08:1416/08/2024
4. The Power of Acceptance: Finding Peace in the Present
The transformative practice of acceptance, exploring how letting go of resistance can bring more peace and clarity into our lives.Jeremy shares insights and practical tips on how to move from resistance to acceptance, allowing us to fully experience the present moment without getting caught up in struggle.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net.
08:0815/08/2024
3. The Lens of Judgment: How It Colors Our Reality
Let's explore the concept of judgments and how they shape our perception of reality.Through personal insights and practical mindfulness techniques, Jeremy guides listeners on how to become aware of their judgments, break free from limiting patterns, and live with greater clarity and compassion.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net.
05:3214/08/2024
2. Automaticity and Reactivity: How to Regain Control
We delve into the world of automaticity and reactivity, exploring how we often live on autopilot and how mindfulness can help us break free from these patterns.Jeremy shares personal stories and practical strategies to help you bring mindful attention to your daily life, empowering you to respond to situations with greater awareness and intention.For more mindfulness resources or to connect with Jeremy, visit jeremywest.net.
07:1014/08/2024
1. Mindfulness 101: Attention and the Present Moment
Jeremy West introduces the foundational concept of mindfulness and its transformative power in our everyday lives.Jeremy shares personal stories and practical insights on how to cultivate attention and live fully in the present moment.Join us as we explore the essence of mindfulness and discover why the present is the only moment that truly exists.Connect with Jeremy at jeremywest.net for more resources and to learn about his mindfulness coaching services.
08:5913/08/2024