The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal Growth

Shawn Moore | shawnjmoore.com
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Welcome to The Mindful Rebel® Podcast, your refuge for personal growth. We're all on a journey to reconnect and nurture the most authentic parts of ourselves, and in this podcast, we explore how these modern-day rebels are using mindfulness to transform themselves and the world around them. Each episode, we'll dive deep into personal interviews with social impact healers, teachers, and creatives, and leaders. Through their stories and insights, you'll engage with powerful teachings to spark your mind, prompts to ignite your reflection, and techniques to integrate wisdom into your daily life.

  1. 08/12/2025

    Episode 111 | Your Rest Is Leadership: 3 Reflection Questions for Spaceholders

    Episode 111 | Your Rest Is Leadership: 3 Reflection Questions for Spaceholders As spaceholders, leaders, and facilitators, we’re often excellent at caring for others—but how often do we truly hold space for ourselves? In this episode, Shawn explores why rest is a leadership practice, not a luxury, and offers three powerful reflection questions to help you examine your relationship to rest. You’ll learn: Why rest sustains your clarity, presence, and capacity to lead How cultural and personal narratives shape our rest habits Three reflection prompts to deepen your understanding of what replenishes you If you’re ready to lead from a place of wholeness instead of depletion, start here. Resources & Links: Join the Sustainable Leadership Rest and Recalibration virtual course this September: https://www.shawnjmoore.com/workshops Download the free Sustainable Leadership Care Guide: https://shawnjmoore.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/sustainable-leadership-care-guide

    8 min

  2. 08/06/2025

    Episode 110 | The Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Author, Activist, Trainer, and Healing Arts Practitioner

    Episode 110 | The Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Author, Activist, Trainer, and Healing Arts Practitioner Instagram: @skillinaction Connect with Michelle’s Offerings: ⁠https://www.michellecjohnson.com Michelle’s New Book - The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us about Collective Wellbeing: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/wisdom-of-the-hive#order About the Guest Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant and educator, and intuitive and shamanic healer. She has led transformative work dismantling racism and systems of oppression, disrupting the wellness industry to make it more inclusive and accessible, creating space for healing in myriad ways, and through her work for over two decades as a clinical social worker. Michelle’s work centers on healing from individual and collective trauma, returning to wholeness, and aligning the mind, body, spirit, and heart.  Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5 About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    51 min

  3. 03/24/2025

    Episode 109 | Tea as a Companion with Sooz Hammond, Educator and Founder of Being Tea

    Episode 109 | Tea as a Companion with Sooz Hammond, Educator and Founder of Being Tea Instagram: @BeingTea Connect with Sooz’s Offerings: https://beingtea.com/ Being Tea Membership: https://beingtea.com/membership/ Being Tea Teacher Training: https://beingtea.com/teacher-training/ About this Episode In this episode of the Mindful Rebel® Podcast, Shawn chats with Sooz from Being Tea about the intersection of tea and mindfulness. Sooz shares her journey from journalism to the world of tea, emphasizing the importance of tea as a practice of self-care and mindfulness. They discuss how serving tea can be a form of serving oneself, the complexities of tea culture, and the balance between passion and profession. Sooz also offers insights on integrating tea into daily mindfulness practices, highlighting the beauty of companionship that tea brings to various life moments. About the Guest Sooz (they/she) is the founder of Being Tea – an immersive online tea education space, beloved for its interactive structure, supportive accessibility, and unique focus on mental health. An industry veteran of over 20 years, Sooz radiates enthusiasm for inclusive education, and has been honored with a World Tea Award for Best Educator. Sooz is also Autistic, non-binary, and 8-years alcohol-free – identities which are woven throughout their approach to education at Being Tea. They're also a certified trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, and has been teaching tea meditation for 15 years, bringing together two deeply therapeutic physical studies and philosophical traditions. Prior to creating Being Tea, she previously served as an instructor and curriculum developer for several industry and tea company education programs for over 10 years. Being Tea's offerings include a weekly online class program, guided tea meditation, and a first-of-its-kind annual Teacher Training program for tea professionals and community facilitators. Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5About:Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    42 min

  4. 01/16/2025

    Episode 108 | The Art of Holding Space: 5 Essential Questions for Mindful Leadership

    In today's episode, I dive deep into the transformative practice of holding space - a fundamental skill that I've discovered bridges contemplative practices with modern leadership. As I've been developing curriculum for my Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and meditation training programs, I've found myself exploring how this seemingly spiritual practice directly translates to effective leadership principles. I share five crucial questions that have revolutionized how I hold space for others, questions that I believe are essential whether you're a yoga teacher, energy healer, coach, educator, or social impact leader. Together, we'll explore the delicate balance between being present without fixing, listening without agenda, and maintaining healthy boundaries while creating a container for growth. In this episode, I offer practical insights for: Checking your own groundedness before holding space for others Developing comfort with silence and its transformative power Recognizing and releasing judgment during supportive interactions Setting boundaries that enhance rather than limit your ability to support others This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their practice of presence and support, whether in professional leadership or personal relationships. Join me for this exploration of what it truly means to walk alongside others in their journey with wisdom and grace. ____________________ Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com Join my mailing list: ⁠http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5⁠ About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    11 min

  5. 11/04/2024

    Episode 107 | Rest is Sacred with Octavia Raheem

    Episode 107 | Rest is Sacred with Octavia Raheem - Wife, Mother, Award-Winning Author, Rest Coach, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Meditation Teacher, and Speaker Instagram: @octaviaraheem Website: https://www.octaviaraheem.com Purchase Your Copy of Rest is Sacred: https://a.co/d/1Wi7Kp2 Bio: Octavia Raheem is a  wife, mother, author of three books Pause, Rest, Be (award winning), Gather, and upcoming Rest Is Sacred. She is a rest/restorative coach, yoga + meditation educator, and former wellness studio owner.  She is the creator of Devoted to Rest™, a transformational rest focused experience for visionary women leaders making a high impact in their fields. Within her rest and work she threads time tested practices, depth skill and knowledge about what supports rest and what doesn’t, wisdom rooted in Black American Southern traditions, and intuition into a blanket of experience under which individuals can gather and rebuke stress, fatigue, and burnout. Her offerings lead driven, inspiring, creative, and purpose centered individuals and companies to awaken the fullness of their potential and power through rest. Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5 About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    36 min

  6. 08/13/2024

    Episode 106 | Weaving the Science and the Spiritual with Dr. Abha Rajbhandari

    Episode 106 | Weaving the Science and the Spiritual with Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, Assistant Profesor and Neuroscientist Instagram: @neurobreathe About Abha: Abha is an Assistant Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Abha earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she investigated the amygdala's role in stress regulation. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, she conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California-Los Angeles, focusing on understanding certain neuropeptides' impact on stress. At the Icahn School of Medicine, her team explores how the brain, vagus nerve, and body mechanisms contribute to fear, stress, and anxiety.Beyond her work in the lab, Abha is deeply passionate about whole-body health and spiritual exploration through Yoga. She views science and spirituality as integral parts of life, each posing unique questions approached through distinct methodologies about the objective and subjective reality. She is fascinated by the questions about human consciousness and practical applications of philosophy in daily practice. While her yoga journey began in Nepal, she delves into profound inquiries about human existence within the cosmic realm, blending logic, reasoning, knowledge, and mysticism from both science and yoga philosophy and practice. Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5 About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    48 min
  7. My Sound Healing Workbook is Now Available!

    06/20/2024

    My Sound Healing Workbook is Now Available!

    "Sound is My Sanctuary" Sound Healing Workbook Is Available Now!  I am so excited to for you to explore this workbook. I often get asked the question, "I am interested in sound healing, but where do I start?" or "How can I deepen my connection to sound?". This workbook is a great answer to those questions.  This 50+ page printed workbook is a guide for those seeking to begin their own journey of self-exploration through sound. Within these pages, you will find practices and points of reflection that will help you cultivate a deeper connection with the vibrant world of sound.  The workbook includes a companion website with video tutorials and audio practices.SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NUMEROUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE THEIR PREORDER! I LOVE YA'LL!  Purchase here: https://www.shawnjmoore.com/shop/sound-is-my-sanctuary-sound-healing-workbook

    2 min

  8. 06/12/2024

    Episode 105 | Taking Your Seat with Confidence with Ethan Nichtern

    Episode 105 | Taking Your Seat with Confidence with Ethan Nichtern, Buddhist Teacher and Author Instagram: @ethannichtern Connect with Ethan’s Offerings: https://www.ethannichtern.com Get Ethan's New Book Confidence: https://a.co/d/fH4Zylc Ethan Nichtern is a Buddhist teacher , and is the author of the acclaimed book The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path (Farrar Straus and Giroux, North Point Press), which was selected as one of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2015, and one of Tech Insider’s “9 Books That Define 2015.” His newest book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds, which released June 4, 2024 (New World Library). For the past 20+ years, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around New York City and North America and Europe, along with working with students privately. He has primarily studied in the Shambhala and other Tibetan traditions, but has also studied Theravadan and Soto Zen Buddhism. He is also an avid yoga practitioner. He served as Shastri, or Senior Teacher-In-Residence, for the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York, from 2010-2018. Shawn J. Moore | The Mindful Rebel® www.shawnjmoore.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-jYE5 About: Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn creates sacred spaces for stillness and self-inquiry to help change-makers align their strengths, intention, and impact. Through his integrative approach, he holds transformative containers for self-renewal, personal discovery, and capacity-building that ease clients on their journey towards peace, clarity, and freedom.

    50 min
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Welcome to The Mindful Rebel® Podcast, your refuge for personal growth. We're all on a journey to reconnect and nurture the most authentic parts of ourselves, and in this podcast, we explore how these modern-day rebels are using mindfulness to transform themselves and the world around them. Each episode, we'll dive deep into personal interviews with social impact healers, teachers, and creatives, and leaders. Through their stories and insights, you'll engage with powerful teachings to spark your mind, prompts to ignite your reflection, and techniques to integrate wisdom into your daily life.

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