Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo
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Practical, trauma‑sensitive mindfulness for everyday life — and for the people who teach it. Expect grounded guided meditations, evidence‑informed tools, and candid conversations with leading voices in the field. Hosted by Sean Fargo — former Buddhist monk, founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, and a certified Search Inside Yourself instructor—each episode blends compassion, clarity, and real‑world application for practitioners, therapists, coaches, educators, and wellness professionals. What you’ll find:• Guided practices: breath awareness, body scans, self‑compassion, sleep, and nervous‑system regulation  • Teacher tools: trauma‑sensitive language, sequencing, and ethical foundations for safe, inclusive mindfulness  • Expert interviews with renowned teachers and researchers (e.g., Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Judson Brewer)  • Clear takeaways you can use today—in sessions, classrooms, workplaces, and at home Updated 2-3x weekly. Follow the show, try this week’s practice, and share one insight in a review to help others discover the podcast. Explore more resources and training at MindfulnessExercises.com and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification.

  1. 4H AGO

    "You Are Good, You Are Enough" with Lodro Rinzler

    We explore why so many of us feel fundamentally flawed and how the Buddhist teaching of basic goodness offers a practical way back to ease.  We share meditation-based tools for working with shame, self-doubt, and cultural messages of not-enoughness so we can act with more clarity and care.  Buy Lodro Rinzler's Book: You Are Good. You Are Enough. • why Lodro writes You Are Good, You Are Enough amid divisiveness and rising self-doubt  • how to recognise basic goodness through ordinary moments rather than abstract belief  • the cocoon of self-stories and the shift from identity to present experience  • how acceptance supports commitment and more skillful action in the world  • subtle cultural messaging that reinforces not-enoughness and self-judgment  • why retreats and longer sits can reset perspective on distraction and presence  • choosing space over busy and aligning work with a clear intention  • four immeasurables practices including loving-kindness for self and others  • a practical “loving-kindness photo” for someone you struggle with  • navigating imposter syndrome for mindfulness teachers without chasing perfection  • healthy regret versus harmful shame and learning from mistakes  • a nuanced view on “evil” as distance from basic goodness rather than a fixed essence  Please check out Lodro Rinsler's website at LodroRinsler.com where you can find all those free guided meditations that we talked about, links to his past books, which I highly recommend. Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    1 hr

  2. 2D AGO

    Loving Kindness, Made Simple

    We guide a loving kindness meditation that starts with breath and grounding, then expands goodwill from self to loved ones, to those in struggle, to difficult people, and finally to all beings. We end by returning to intention with a gentle reminder to practice in a way that feels real. • grounding the body with breath and relaxation • repeating simple phrases for self-compassion • extending care to a loved one with visualization • holding someone in hardship with steady presence • offering goodwill to someone difficult without condoning harm • widening the circle to everyone nearby and all beings • returning to self, intention, and gentle consistency Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    14 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Joy Anyway, with Jan Hoath

    Joy is easy to talk about when life is smooth and brutally hard to reach when your identity breaks, your plans collapse, or fear takes over. Sean Fargo sits down with leadership coach and author Jan Hoth, the “Joy Alchemist,” to get specific about what joy really is and what it is not.  Visit Jan's website: https://www.janjoymentor.com/ Buy her book: Joy Anyway: https://a.co/d/0bAmOfeb We draw a clear line between fleeting happiness and joy as a steady state of being that can hold grief, anger, and uncertainty without pretending they aren’t there. Jan shares her own turning point from teenage depression after an injury ended her swimmer identity, and how an audacious opportunity cracked open a new future. From there we get practical: mindfulness as the gateway, “micro joy” habits you can use in minutes, and her unforgettable “Fruit Loop moment” story from a children’s hospital that became a repeatable tool for resilience. If you’ve felt stuck after divorce, job loss, burnout, retirement, or a health scare, this conversation offers grounded steps for finding possibility again. We also go straight at toxic positivity, the signs you’re forcing a smile, and why the fastest route back to authentic joy sometimes starts with letting yourself feel the full depth of the moment. For entrepreneurs, managers, community leaders, and therapists, we explore joy as a leadership superpower that improves creativity, decisiveness, and team culture without guilt or bypassing. If this helped you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a little light, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    44 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Mindfulness vs. Awareness - with Susan Piver

    We sit down with Susan Piver to get clear on what mindfulness trains and what awareness reveals, then we rethink what meditation is actually doing to the heart and mind.  Visit Susan Piver's website: https://openheartproject.com/ We leave with a simpler technique, lower self-judgment about thinking, and a more realistic view of what students may experience as practice deepens.  • mindfulness as attention training and awareness as insight  • why awareness expands through receptivity not effort  • simplicity in instruction and helping people discover  • why you do not need to stop thinking  • why meditation is bigger than self-help  • how meditation amplifies the inner state and softens defenses  • consistency over duration and the limits of “90-second” practice  • a guided approach to posture plus breath plus mind  • using silence and pacing as a teaching tool  • eyes-open meditation for wakefulness and daily-life integration  • attention as the most basic form of love  • strengthening the human realm through teaching practice  • practical tips for structuring a class and setting the room  If you want to stay in touch, go to the Open Heart Project, sign up for her newsletter. It’s free.  Visit Susan Piver's website: https://openheartproject.com/ Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    1h 1m

  5. APR 15

    A Guided Journey Into Compassion And Calm

    Want a calmer mind without numbing out? We guide a focused loving kindness session that starts with the body and ends with a wider, steadier heart. You’ll relax the shoulders and face, even out your breath, and use plain, memorable phrases that shift you from tension to care in minutes. No fluff—just a clear path from self-kindness to universal goodwill, with gentle cues that make the practice accessible even if compassion feels awkward at first. We begin by settling the nervous system so the phrases can land. Then we offer may I be well to ourselves, acknowledging any resistance and letting the words hover lightly rather than forcing a mood. From there, we bring to mind someone who naturally opens the heart and wish them well, building the muscle of sincere attention. The circle expands to neighbours and community—people you pass by every day—using phrases like may they be safe and free from suffering and may they be happy. We include friends and family, holding complexity with the reminder that everyone is doing the best they can, and then open fully to all beings with wishes for well-being, safety, happiness, and ease. To close, we return that goodwill to ourselves, noticing changes in the body and the quality of mind. Along the way you’ll learn why grounding first matters, how short phrases can rewire reactivity, and how widening the circle prevents compassion fatigue. This is a practical, portable sequence you can use on a busy morning, a tough workday, or a quiet evening when you want to reset your center of gravity toward warmth and clarity. If this practice supports you, subscribe for more guided sessions, share it with someone who could use a steadier breath, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. How did the phrases land for you today? Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    15 min

  6. APR 13

    Mindful Movement, Somatic Presence, And Compassionate Practice

    We challenge the statue myth and show how mindful movement, posture changes, and somatic awareness can deepen meditation while keeping compassion at the center. We also share a slow, heart-forward approach to loving kindness that fits real life and helps practice mature over time. • meeting discomfort with awareness and care • when to stay, when to move • how to move with intention and remain present • chairs, floor, standing and what “grounding” really means • elements, body, and connection to earth • slow reading and journaling loving kindness teachings • blending mindfulness and metta in daily life • building practice with limited time and energy • releasing judgment and the statue myth • closing with blessings and encouragement I love all of you. I wish you well. Keep going. Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    22 min

  7. APR 11

    Turning Restless Thoughts Into Restful Breath

    Sleepless nights often start with a simple pattern: the lights go out, and the mind lights up. We’ve been there too—replaying the day, gaming out tomorrow, and feeling tension build with every loop. In this guided conversation and practice, we unpack why bedtime worry grabs the wheel and offer a grounded antidote: a mindful gratitude ritual designed to ease agitation, slow your breath, and help you drift into restorative sleep. We begin by naming the common culprits—planning, replaying, and the feeling of “not yet finished”—and how these habits cue the body into alert mode right when you need the opposite. Then we introduce a practical gratitude approach that avoids fluff and leans on specifics: choosing one real thing you truly appreciate, sensing it with detail, and letting that appreciation saturate your attention. You’ll hear simple, repeatable prompts to find your anchor—someone you love, the weather that lifted your mood, the quiet company of a pet—and how to notice the subtle signs of settling: a softer jaw, longer exhales, warmth in the chest. From there, we pair thankfulness with breath using a gentle cadence that requires no counting. Each inhale welcomes support; each exhale invites release. We keep the language simple, the steps light, and the tone kind, so even on difficult nights the practice feels doable. You’ll learn to meet racing thoughts without a fight, redirecting attention toward safety and ease. By the end, you’ll have a short, compassionate bedtime ritual that tells your nervous system, for now, everything is okay. If this practice helps, share it with someone who needs a calmer night. Subscribe for more mindful tools, leave a quick review to help others find the show, and tell us: what’s one thing you’re grateful for before you turn out the lights? Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    9 min

  8. APR 9

    Gratitude Beyond Words

    We meditate on how gratitude feels and lives beyond polite words, asking how the heart expresses thanks and how that practice deepens love. We end with prompts to notice, act, and plan small, steady expressions of appreciation that others can feel. • reflecting on the quote about heartfelt gratitude • drawing personal meaning from repeated prompts • noticing bodily signals of genuine appreciation • naming how actions carry more weight than phrases • exploring how gratitude nurtures trust and love • observing how others express thanks without words • planning future practices to anchor daily gratitude Want to teach mindfulness? Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you’re interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you’re in the right place. Learn more at MindfulnessExercises.com. Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

    6 min
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Practical, trauma‑sensitive mindfulness for everyday life — and for the people who teach it. Expect grounded guided meditations, evidence‑informed tools, and candid conversations with leading voices in the field. Hosted by Sean Fargo — former Buddhist monk, founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, and a certified Search Inside Yourself instructor—each episode blends compassion, clarity, and real‑world application for practitioners, therapists, coaches, educators, and wellness professionals. What you’ll find:• Guided practices: breath awareness, body scans, self‑compassion, sleep, and nervous‑system regulation  • Teacher tools: trauma‑sensitive language, sequencing, and ethical foundations for safe, inclusive mindfulness  • Expert interviews with renowned teachers and researchers (e.g., Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Judson Brewer)  • Clear takeaways you can use today—in sessions, classrooms, workplaces, and at home Updated 2-3x weekly. Follow the show, try this week’s practice, and share one insight in a review to help others discover the podcast. Explore more resources and training at MindfulnessExercises.com and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification.

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