Today we talk to Nat Lyckowski (Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader@IBM) about Neurodiversity, about Neuroinclusion, about the April that is the Neurodiversity Advancement Month. 
There is a lot that the mindfulness practice can do for Neurodiversity and that's what we talk about today, about awareness, about acceptant and judgment. 
We talk about the proper language to use and how to approach Neurodiversity so we can all feel good and cooperate together.

Thanks for listening.

#69 Mindfulness and Neurodiversity

Today we talk to Estela Quesada Zuheros, IBMer and author of the book "The Mindful Response: Lessons, stories and practices toward responsible leadership through mindfulness".

In the podcast we talk about the book, about what's mindfulness for Estela and how she discovered it and what took her to deciding to start writing.

A beautiful journey thanks for listening.

You can find below the links about the book:

Canada https://amzn.to/3JrQnWF
UK https://amzn.to/3lrvgMc
US https://amzn.to/3yNB065

#70 The Mindful Response

In this podcast episode, we talk to Akshata Nagesh (Program Lead, Global Delivery Transformation at Kyndryl)
With Aks we discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness in managing emotions to experience exuberant enjoyment of life. 
She shares her personal experiences of being short-tempered in the past and how mindfulness helped her become aware of her emotions and gradually learn to control them. She also emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself and not beating oneself up for past mistakes. Through mindfulness, she has learned to live in the moment, appreciate what she has, and respond to life in a more positive way.

In other words: practicing mindfulness has many benefits and can help individuals become better versions of themselves and most importantly it helps to have a real  joie de vivre, to experience life fully.

Enjoy our discussion, thanks for listening

#71 The Power of Mindfulness: To find real joie de vivre by managing emotions

Today we talk to Fie Jeppesen (Global Culture Lead for Commercial Solution Areas at Microsoft) about mindfulness and in particular another of the benefits of mindfulness that is the ability to regulate stress to respond to stress wisely.
We also talk about Fie's experience with mindfulness, about self compassion and we end with a lovely practice.

Thanks for listening.

More about Fie https://www.linkedin.com/in/fie-jeppesen-6948982/

#73 Mindfulness for stress regulation

Today we talk to Sean Harvey recurring guest of our podcast and recent author of the book Warrior Compassion written to help men discover the truth of who they are, learn to love the truth of who they are, unearth their inherent gifts, and realize the ways they are meant to contribute in the world.  

In the podcast we talk about what it means to be a man in our time and why compassion is an important factor to open man to live better with themselves and the world. We talk about the role of mindfulness in it and why it leads to a more compassionate awareness.

We cover also some parts of the book and recent work of Sean.

For more about Sean check the website: https://warriorcompassion.com  
or his linkedin profile: https://linkedin.com/in/seanharvey 

Thanks for listening

#75 Mindfulness for men compassion

Today we talk to Zarin Suchi, IBMer, student of psychology and member of the Mindfulness@IBM community.
With Zarin we talk about mindfulness and its connection with the study of psychology. We talk about stress, stress resistance, about the good and bad moments of life and about acceptance and what acceptance has to do with mindfulness.
Thanks for listening.

# 76 Mindfulness for acceptance

Today we go back to basic in a new style for our podcast with guest, comment, practices and answers to the most basic and wanted questions about mindfulness.

Nieta, Pat and Lele today interview Andy Lee asking him the following questions: 
1. How do you define mindfulness, what it is and what it isn’t?
2. Aren’t we already aware? What’s the point with mindfulness?
3. How mindfulness makes us more aware, according to what process?
4. How different are you now that are practicing mindfulness for a long time?

Enjoy Andy answers and also the final body scan offered by him.

Something more about Andy Lee:
Andy Lee is a pioneer in bringing the benefits of mindfulness into the workplace. He brings a unique blend of business experience and mindfulness expertise to his work.​ He has been practicing mindfulness for over 20 years and has been teaching in organizations since 2011.
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Before founding Mindful Ethos, Andy was Chief Mindfulness Officer at Aetna where he and his team developed a range of programs to create a deeply rooted culture of mindfulness. These programs included in-person courses, webinars and digital resources. He also developed a network of internal mindfulness advocates and created a Mindfulness Center in Aetna’s home office.

Andy has an MA in organizational psychology and is a certified mindfulness teacher and executive coach. 

# 78 What is mindfulness? with Andy Lee

Welcome to Day 1 of our 22-day October Mindfulness Challenge! In this opening episode, we begin with one of the most foundational practices in mindfulness: breath awareness.
Join us for a short guided exercise that uses counted breathing to anchor your attention, calm your nervous system, and gently ease into a state of presence. Whether you're new to mindfulness or returning to your practice, this is a perfect way to start building a daily habit.
🧘‍♂️ What you'll experience today:

A simple breathing technique: inhale for 4, hold for 2, exhale for 6
Guidance on how to stay present with your breath
A reminder of why breath is a powerful tool for mental clarity and emotional balance

Let’s begin this journey together—one breath at a time.

October Mindfulness Challenge 25 - Day 1 - Breathing into Awareness: A Mindful Start

Welcome to Day 2 of the October Mindfulness Challenge! 

Today, we’re guided by Nieta through a gentle and grounding body scan — one of the foundational practices in mindfulness.
This practice invites you to bring awareness to each part of your body, from your toes to the crown of your head, helping you reconnect with physical sensations and cultivate presence. Whether you’re seated at your desk or lying down, this scan can be a standalone practice or a calming lead-in to deeper mindfulness.
🧘‍♀️ What you’ll experience today:

A slow, guided journey through your body
Techniques to notice subtle sensations without judgment
A moment to appreciate the miracle of simply being in your body

Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and come home to yourself.

October Challenge 25 - Day 2 – Grounded in the Body: A Mindful Body Scan

Welcome to Day 3 of our October Mindfulness Challenge! As we wrap up the week, today’s practice invites you to take a mindful pause and reflect on moments of gratitude.

Through a gentle guided exercise, you’ll revisit three meaningful experiences from the past week, allowing yourself to feel the emotions connected to each one. This practice helps shift your focus from what’s next to what’s already good — cultivating appreciation, presence, and emotional well-being.
🧘‍♀️ What you’ll experience today:

A short gratitude reflection
A chance to reconnect with positive moments
A mindful close to your week

Let this be a nourishing way to enter the weekend with intention and warmth.

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