• How Kids Use Mindfulness to Navigate Life
    Nov 18 2024
    In this episode of the Peace of Mind podcast, Linda Ryden engages with a group of children about the uses and benefits of mindfulness in their daily lives. Listening to children talk candidly about their experiences, the podcast highlights how mindfulness can be beneficial in managing personal issues and strengthening empathy.
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    21 mins
  • Why do I focus so much on bad things?
    Oct 21 2023

    In this episode we'll learn about why we tend to focus on negative things more than positive things and we'll listen to the storybook Sergio Sees the Good, by Linda Ryden.


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    13 mins
  • Mindfulness and Nature
    Nov 3 2023

    In this episode we'll be talking about nature! Learn about ocean breaths and hummingbird breaths and practice some mindful listening. We'll also be taking a listener question about getting nervous before tests at school. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message

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    10 mins
  • Why do deep breaths help me to calm down?
    Nov 10 2023
    In this episode of PoMCast Linda Ryden the Peace Teacher talks about what happens in our brains when we get mad or nervous or worried and then explains how mindful breathing can help us to calm down so that we can think. We'll hear some listener questions, practice some mindful moments and hear a story! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message
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    21 mins
  • “I don’t like everyone in my class. Is that okay?”
    Dec 2 2023
    In Episode 4 of PoMCast, the Peace of Mind podcast, we’re talking about kindness. We’ll listen to a question from one of our listeners, learn a mindfulness practice called Heartfulness, and listen to a story called Henry is Kind. Learn more about Linda Ryden and Peace of Mind at teachpeaceofmind.org and our YouTube channel PoMTV-Kids! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachpeacedc/message
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    21 mins
  • Why Won't My Mind Settle Down So I Can Sleep?
    Feb 26 2024

    In this episode listener Elisabeth asks "Why won't my mind settle down so I can sleep?" We'll talk a little bit about why this happens, learn some mindfulness practices to help us to calm down a little and fall asleep, and listen to a storybook called Quinn and the Worry Channel - a story about mindfulness and sleep.

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    18 mins
  • Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids
    Mar 2 2024

    In the podcast episode, 'Test Anxiety Busters: Mindfulness Tips for Kids,' host Linda Ryden discusses how mindfulness techniques can help children manage test anxiety. By focusing on the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, she explains the science behind test nerves and offers practical tips like four square breathing to calm the mind. The episode features real-life experiences from kids and fifth graders who share their strategies for staying grounded during tests, such as gravity hands and visualization exercises. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of self-care and understanding that test scores do not define a person's worth. By promoting mindfulness practices, the podcast aims to empower children to approach tests with a sense of calm and confidence.

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    13 mins
  • Mindful Moments: Exploring Mindfulness
    Mar 5 2024

    Curious about mindfulness? From mindful listening to mindful breathing exercises, Linda Ryden guides listeners through an introduction to mindfulness. Learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday activities and witness the transformation it can bring to your life. Explore the power of being present in the moment and discover how mindfulness can open doors to a more peaceful world.

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    20 mins