Today we talk to Jaylen Jones, Software Tester at IBM, former P-TECH student and a key member of the Mindfulness@IBM community as he takes us through his experience with mindfulness, emotions and living. About the power to bring each of his moments to life.

Thanks for listening.
Thanks for being 🙏

#26 Real time stats of your moments

Today we talk to J Daniel Gawrys, M.S, Client Success Manager for Watson Health and Mindfulness Student in our community.
Daniel is taking us through his mindful journey from his daily routine and what are its effects to a lovely hummingbird visualization practice.
Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Links:
For the description "Guided Imagery Practice". Here's an overview from Cleveland Clinic about this type of practice. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/wellness/integrative/treatments-services/guided-imagery#overview-tab

Also, here's is list from Cleveland Clinic about what Guided Imagery may help treat https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/wellness/integrative/treatments-services/guided-imagery#what-we-treat-tab

#29 Mindful visualization

Today we talk to Kinga Parrot and her journey into mindfulness.
We talk about how mindfulness changed her life and approach to difficulties. How the practice was so beneficial to her and her family that she chose to share it with her peers and colleagues and how she did that at IBM.
Closing the conversation with a multi focused mindfulness practice lead by Kinga.
Thanks for listening

#37 Attention makes everything special

Today in the Mindfulness podcast we talk to Katia Picada, mindfulness student and practitioner @Kyndryl.
We talk about her experience with mindfulness and what it means acting VS re-acting.
Thanks for listening and practicing with us.

#44 With mindfulness you act and not re-act

Today in the podcast we talk to Dr.David Gruen (Watson Health Chief Medical Officer) and last guest of the Open Conversations: Authentic Leadership series hosted in the Mindfulness@IBM community.
With Dr. Gruen we talk about how to have conversations, how to have an open mindset, how to play a finite and infinite game and what's the role of mindfulness in leadership and servant leadership.

Thanks for listening.

#51 How to have an open mindset

Today we talk to Jo Austin and Mohua Sengupta working in Kyndryl and supportive of the mindfulness practice across the organisation.

We talk about the role of mindfulness, its benefits and we have a conversation about if mindfulness is mostly for women, men or everyone, vulnerability and what mindfulness requires.

Thanks for listening

#52 Too vulnerable

Today we talk to Federico Andino, IBMer and long time practitioner and mindfulness teacher. With Federico we talk about the origins of mindfulness and what it represents today.
He also explains why mindfulness is not a religion and instead it's a secular practice for everyone.

#59 Mindfulness is not a religion

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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