Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Mindfulness Exercises Podcast: Enhance your mindfulness and meditation with the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast. Hosted by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, this podcast offers guided meditations, mindfulness teacher trainings, and expert interviews with renowned teachers like Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Oren Jay Sofer, Jud Brewer, Susan Kaiser Greenland, David Treleaven, Vidyamala Burch, and Cory Muscara. Sean Fargo, a sought-after mindfulness teacher and coach, specializes in helping mindfulness seekers and teachers build confidence, credibility, and resilience. Designed for those looking to deepen their presence, navigate mindfulness meditation teaching challenges, or integrate mindfulness into their professional lives, the podcast provides actionable insights and proven strategies. With practical wisdom and inspiring stories, you'll gain tools to embody mindfulness, support others, and reconnect with what truly matters. We feature guided meditations like mindfulness of breathing, body scans, non-violent communication, meditation music, sleep meditations, guided mindfulness meditations, visualizations, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and self-compassion. Want to certify to teach mindfulness meditation? Learn about our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification at MindfulnessExercises.com/Certify Subscribe now and enhance your level of care, embodied presence, and resilience.

Episodes

Mindfulness for Pain & Illness | Part 2 with Vidyamala Burch

April 25, 2025 • 28 mins
In part two of our conversation with Vidyamala Burch, we dive into practical applications of mindfulness for pain and stress. She explains how habitual breath holding and tension reinforce pain, and introduces the concept of whole-body breathing as a way to unwind secondary suffering. Vidyamala teaches how to bring soft, embodied awareness to five key areas of the breath—the buttocks, belly, back, back of the mouth, and brain—whic...
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A Safe Space for Grieving and Emotional Healing, a Guided Meditation

April 22, 2025 • 9 mins
Grief can feel heavy, isolating, and unpredictable. Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a chapter of life, this guided meditation offers a soft, supportive space to be with your emotions, just as they are. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, you’re invited into a safe, compassionate space to process grief mindfully, without pressure or judgment. Using gentle imagery, breath aware...
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Mindfulness for Pain & Illness | Part 1 with Vidyamala Burch

April 18, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Vidyamala Burch, co-founder of Breathworks and a leading voice in mindfulness-based pain management, shares her personal story of living with chronic pain for nearly 50 years and how it led her to develop powerful mindfulness practices for pain and illness. She describes her early struggles, moments of insight, and the journey from resistance to resilience. Vidyamala outlines the key distinction between primary an...
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Awareness Without Judgment, a Guided Meditation with Sean Fargo

April 15, 2025 • 18 mins
In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and feel less, this guided meditation led by Sean Fargo invites us to do the opposite: to pause, sense, and simply be. With gentle presence and deep compassion, Sean guides us through a practice of awareness without judgment—noticing the sensations, emotions, and energies of the present moment as they are. This practice helps us return to the body, reconnect with the breath, and cult...
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Overcoming Cravings through Mindfulness, a Guided Meditation

April 9, 2025 • 9 mins
Cravings can feel intense... like waves that rise and crash, demanding our attention. Whether it’s food, substances, technology, or habits, these urges can easily pull us out of alignment with our values. But mindfulness offers a powerful path toward greater awareness, resilience, and choice. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we offer a guided meditation to help you observe cravings without judgment and respond...
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The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation

April 2, 2025 • 42 mins
Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing? It’s a common question... even among seasoned practitioners. While the two are deeply connected, understanding their unique qualities and purposes can transform how you approach your personal practice or how you guide others. In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the key distinctions between mindfulness and meditation, drawing from their ancient roots, scien...
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Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 2 with Danny Grieco

March 28, 2025 • 30 mins
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo and sales expert & mindfulness teacher Danny Grieco go deeper into the practical sales strategies that help mindfulness teachers successfully offer their programs to organizations. Many teachers struggle with pricing, structuring their sales conversations, and overcoming objections when selling mindfulness services. Danny breaks down the most effective app...
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Healing Grief with Mindful Self-Compassion (with Guided Meditation)

March 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Grief is a deeply human experience—universal, yet profoundly personal. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or the quiet ache for how things used to be, grief touches us all. In this special episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the healing potential of mindful self-compassion for those navigating loss. Rather than pushing grief aside or rushing through it, this episode offers a gentle,...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 4 - Safety, Inclusivity, & Community

March 24, 2025 • 23 mins
One of the most critical responsibilities of a mindfulness teacher is ensuring students feel safe and supported in their practice. But how can teachers guide mindfulness in a way that is trauma-sensitive and accessible to all? In Part 4 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo explores the foundations of trauma-sensitive mindfulness, sharing key insights on how to create a safe, inclusive environment for ...
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Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 1 with Danny Grieco

March 21, 2025 • 29 mins
Bringing mindfulness into the workplace can be a deeply fulfilling path—but many mindfulness teachers struggle with how to approach organizations, structure their offerings, and charge for their work with integrity. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo speaks with Danny Grieco, an experienced sales trainer and mindfulness practitioner, about the real demand for mindfulness in organizations to...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 3 - Techniques, Templates, & Credentials

March 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Many mindfulness teachers struggle with making mindfulness feel practical and relevant to their students. Without a clear approach, sessions can feel too abstract or disconnected from daily life. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares three key techniques to help mindfulness teachers bring mindfulness into real-world contexts, ensuring it resonates with students. This episode also cover...
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Gentle Awareness and Mindful Presence, a Guided Meditation

March 18, 2025 • 15 mins
In the rush of daily life, we often move from moment to moment without truly noticing what is happening within and around us. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo invites you to pause and bring gentle awareness to your present experience—without judgment, without striving, simply observing. Through breath awareness, body scanning, and mindful presence, this meditation helps cultivate a deeper connect...
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How to Cultivate Inner Peace: Lessons from a Former Buddhist Monk with Stephen Schettini

March 14, 2025 • 45 mins
What does it mean to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the modern world? How can we apply the teachings of monastic life to our daily struggles? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Stephen Schettini, known as The Inner Monk—a former Buddhist monk who spent eight years studying Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and debate across Asia and Europe. Now a mindfulness coach, autho...
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Nurturing Yourself While Serving Others, a Guided Meditation

March 12, 2025 • 9 mins
The desire to serve others is deeply ingrained in healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals. But when giving becomes constant, it's easy to overlook the one person who also needs care—YOU. Overextension can lead to burnout, fatigue, and imbalance, making it harder to show up fully for those who rely on you. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to cultivate balance between service and self-...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 2 - Presence, Humility, and a Genuine Desire

March 10, 2025 • 23 mins
Many aspiring mindfulness teachers struggle with self-doubt, fear of judgment, and imposter syndrome—wondering if they are truly qualified to guide others. What if confidence as a mindfulness teacher isn’t about having all the answers, but about embracing your own authenticity and lived experience? In Part 2 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares personal stories and insights into overcoming fear ...
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Trust Yourself as a Mindfulness Teacher, a Guided Meditation

March 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Even the most experienced mindfulness teachers and professionals face self-doubt. Often times, questioning their abilities, wondering if they are guiding others “correctly,” or feeling like they aren’t enough. But what if confidence isn’t about perfection, but about embracing authenticity? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to release the weight of self-doubt and step fully into your unique presence as a ...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 1 - Compassion

March 3, 2025 • 15 mins
The demand for mindfulness teachers has never been higher, but many aspiring teachers face self-doubt, fear of judgment, and uncertainty about where to begin. What does it truly take to teach mindfulness with confidence and credibility? In this first episode of a four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo lays the foundation for effective mindfulness teaching. He shares insights from his personal journey—including h...
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Lead with Loving-Kindness, a Guided Meditation

February 26, 2025 • 9 mins
Teaching mindfulness is more than just guiding practices. It’s about forming real, meaningful connections. But when exhaustion, self-doubt, or difficult student dynamics arise, how do we continue showing up with love, empathy, and presence? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to strengthen your connection with your mindfulness students through the practice of loving-kindness. By first offering yourself com...
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The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Pain and Discomfort

February 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Can mindfulness truly help with pain relief? This powerful episode explores how mindfulness can shift our relationship with pain—both physical and emotional. Drawing from scientific insights, this episode dives into practical techniques that can reduce pain perception and promote healing. We also discuss key takeaways from You Are Not Your Pain by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman, a groundbreaking book on using mindfulness to nav...
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Healing the Healer, a Guided Meditation

February 19, 2025 • 14 mins
Burnout can slowly dim the passion that once fueled our work, leaving us feeling disconnected and exhausted. As healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals, we dedicate ourselves to others. But how often do we pause to replenish our own energy? This guided meditation of Mindfulness Exercises Podcast invites you to step back, breathe, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your work. Through mindfulness, you wi...
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