Before Thought

Molly Beauregard and Chelsea Jackson

Before Thought is a podcast about what happens when we meet life before the noise. Hosted by Tuning the Student Mind founders, author Molly Beauregard and filmmaker Chelsea Jackson, the series explores the power of awareness — where practices such as meditation and yoga meet life. What began as conversations between a mentor and a new university instructor has evolved into an inquiry about culture. Our discussions are rooted in connection and curiosity, and together we explore how dropping into awareness can soften figure-it-out energy, awaken creativity, and allow life to unfold organically.

  1. E 20: What Is Consciousness?

    JAN 26

    E 20: What Is Consciousness?

    Molly and Chelsea dive into conversations about consciousness, with Molly sharing that the series is rooted in a curiosity about how culture mirrors both our individual and collective inner worlds. While consciousness is often called the “hard problem" of science, we begin from a simple, shared understanding: when we talk about consciousness, we're talking about everything we experience. Along the way, we acknowledge the frustrations of the monkey mind, but return again and again to a shared intention: to lead more from the heart than the head, to move beyond the mental chatter, and to sink into a deeper pool of knowing that holds the potential for everything.

    32 min
  2. Bonus Episode: On Place

    JAN 14 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: On Place

    This bonus episode follows E 18: On Place.

    19 min
  3. E 18: On Place

    JAN 14

    E 18: On Place

    In this episode, we explore the sacredness of nature and how landscapes are brought to life through human activity. We consider how movement and migration shape the meaning of place across time, inviting you to feel more deeply connected to the land, and extend that connectedness to the people who inhabit it at any given time.

    35 min

  4. JAN 13

    Before Thought: Why We Changed the Name

    What began as Consciousness and Creativity has evolved into something simpler and more spacious. From here on out we'll be exploring how tuning into the space before thought can encourage a life lived more spontaneously. This shift feels like a return to the heart of our work, both a reintroduction and an invitation to pause, listen and react from a deeper place of knowing.

    3 min
  5. E 17: The Relational Nature of Gift Giving

    12/23/2025

    E 17: The Relational Nature of Gift Giving

    In this episode we talk about the reciprocal nature of gift giving. The care that we take in giving gifts, and sometimes the manipulative energy we have behind gift giving, impact both the gifter and the giftee.

    45 min
  6. E 16: Why Do You Believe What You Believe About Yourself?

    11/04/2025

    E 16: Why Do You Believe What You Believe About Yourself?

    In this episode of Consciousness and Creativity, we unpack some of the reflections and feedback from our previous conversation, and dive deeper into the question: Why do you believe what you believe about yourself? How is our sense of self shaped by the subtle cues we absorb from society? How do mentorship, self-awareness, and caring for body, mind, and spirit all play a role in reshaping those inherited beliefs? This episode invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reexamine the stories we all tell ourselves about who we are and who we can become.

    1h 1m
  7. E 15: When Conversation Is Lost

    09/12/2025

    E 15: When Conversation Is Lost

    In this episode, Molly and Chelsea discuss the implications of losing sincere human to human interaction. They reflect on the life of Charlie Kirk, and explore a way to move forward from political violence.

    45 min
  8. Season 2 Finale: Showing Up — Small Acts, Big Impact

    06/11/2025

    Season 2 Finale: Showing Up — Small Acts, Big Impact

    In this season finale, Molly and Chelsea sit down together to reflect on the themes that have carried through this season: presence, vulnerability, adaptability, and the quiet power of showing up. Through personal stories, clips from this season’s guests, and their own candid conversation, they explore how simple acts, whether it’s a last-minute theater performance, a classroom conversation, or a small moment of kindness, can ripple out to create meaningful change. They also share what might be ahead for the podcast, and why, at its heart, this work is about honoring the invisible threads that hold communities together.

    1h 4m
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About

Before Thought is a podcast about what happens when we meet life before the noise. Hosted by Tuning the Student Mind founders, author Molly Beauregard and filmmaker Chelsea Jackson, the series explores the power of awareness — where practices such as meditation and yoga meet life. What began as conversations between a mentor and a new university instructor has evolved into an inquiry about culture. Our discussions are rooted in connection and curiosity, and together we explore how dropping into awareness can soften figure-it-out energy, awaken creativity, and allow life to unfold organically.

Information

  • Creator
    Molly Beauregard and Chelsea Jackson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Molly Beauregard and Chelsea Jackson
  • Show Website
    Before Thought

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