Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo

Mindfulness Exercises Podcast: Enhance your mindfulness and meditation with the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast. Hosted by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com, this podcast offers guided meditations, mindfulness teacher trainings, and expert interviews with renowned teachers like Sharon Salzberg, Gabor Maté, Byron Katie, Rick Hanson, Ellen Langer, Oren Jay Sofer, Jud Brewer, Susan Kaiser Greenland, David Treleaven, Vidyamala Burch, and Cory Muscara. Sean Fargo, a sought-after mindfulness teacher and coach, specializes in helping mindfulness seekers and teachers build confidence, credibility, and resilience. Designed for those looking to deepen their presence, navigate mindfulness meditation teaching challenges, or integrate mindfulness into their professional lives, the podcast provides actionable insights and proven strategies. With practical wisdom and inspiring stories, you'll gain tools to embody mindfulness, support others, and reconnect with what truly matters. We feature guided meditations like mindfulness of breathing, body scans, non-violent communication, meditation music, sleep meditations, guided mindfulness meditations, visualizations, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and self-compassion. Want to certify to teach mindfulness meditation? Learn about our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification at MindfulnessExercises.com/Certify Subscribe now and enhance your level of care, embodied presence, and resilience.

Episodes

Healing Grief with Mindful Self-Compassion (with Guided Meditation)

March 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Grief is a deeply human experience—universal, yet profoundly personal. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or the quiet ache for how things used to be, grief touches us all. In this special episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the healing potential of mindful self-compassion for those navigating loss. Rather than pushing grief aside or rushing through it, this episode offers a gentle,...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 4 - Safety, Inclusivity, & Community

March 24, 2025 • 23 mins
One of the most critical responsibilities of a mindfulness teacher is ensuring students feel safe and supported in their practice. But how can teachers guide mindfulness in a way that is trauma-sensitive and accessible to all? In Part 4 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo explores the foundations of trauma-sensitive mindfulness, sharing key insights on how to create a safe, inclusive environment for ...
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Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 1 with Danny Grieco

March 21, 2025 • 29 mins
Bringing mindfulness into the workplace can be a deeply fulfilling path—but many mindfulness teachers struggle with how to approach organizations, structure their offerings, and charge for their work with integrity. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo speaks with Danny Grieco, an experienced sales trainer and mindfulness practitioner, about the real demand for mindfulness in organizations to...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 3 - Techniques, Templates, & Credentials

March 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Many mindfulness teachers struggle with making mindfulness feel practical and relevant to their students. Without a clear approach, sessions can feel too abstract or disconnected from daily life. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares three key techniques to help mindfulness teachers bring mindfulness into real-world contexts, ensuring it resonates with students. This episode also cover...
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Gentle Awareness and Mindful Presence, a Guided Meditation

March 18, 2025 • 15 mins
In the rush of daily life, we often move from moment to moment without truly noticing what is happening within and around us. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo invites you to pause and bring gentle awareness to your present experience—without judgment, without striving, simply observing. Through breath awareness, body scanning, and mindful presence, this meditation helps cultivate a deeper connect...
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How to Cultivate Inner Peace: Lessons from a Former Buddhist Monk with Stephen Schettini

March 14, 2025 • 45 mins
What does it mean to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the modern world? How can we apply the teachings of monastic life to our daily struggles? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Stephen Schettini, known as The Inner Monk—a former Buddhist monk who spent eight years studying Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and debate across Asia and Europe. Now a mindfulness coach, autho...
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Nurturing Yourself While Serving Others, a Guided Meditation

March 12, 2025 • 9 mins
The desire to serve others is deeply ingrained in healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals. But when giving becomes constant, it's easy to overlook the one person who also needs care—YOU. Overextension can lead to burnout, fatigue, and imbalance, making it harder to show up fully for those who rely on you. This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to cultivate balance between service and self-...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 2 - Presence, Humility, and a Genuine Desire

March 10, 2025 • 23 mins
Many aspiring mindfulness teachers struggle with self-doubt, fear of judgment, and imposter syndrome—wondering if they are truly qualified to guide others. What if confidence as a mindfulness teacher isn’t about having all the answers, but about embracing your own authenticity and lived experience? In Part 2 of this four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo shares personal stories and insights into overcoming fear ...
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Trust Yourself as a Mindfulness Teacher, a Guided Meditation

March 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Even the most experienced mindfulness teachers and professionals face self-doubt. Often times, questioning their abilities, wondering if they are guiding others “correctly,” or feeling like they aren’t enough. But what if confidence isn’t about perfection, but about embracing authenticity? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to release the weight of self-doubt and step fully into your unique presence as a ...
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 1 - Compassion

March 3, 2025 • 15 mins
The demand for mindfulness teachers has never been higher, but many aspiring teachers face self-doubt, fear of judgment, and uncertainty about where to begin. What does it truly take to teach mindfulness with confidence and credibility? In this first episode of a four-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo lays the foundation for effective mindfulness teaching. He shares insights from his personal journey—including h...
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Lead with Loving-Kindness, a Guided Meditation

February 26, 2025 • 9 mins
Teaching mindfulness is more than just guiding practices. It’s about forming real, meaningful connections. But when exhaustion, self-doubt, or difficult student dynamics arise, how do we continue showing up with love, empathy, and presence? This guided meditation from Mindfulness Exercises invites you to strengthen your connection with your mindfulness students through the practice of loving-kindness. By first offering yourself com...
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The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Pain and Discomfort

February 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Can mindfulness truly help with pain relief? This powerful episode explores how mindfulness can shift our relationship with pain—both physical and emotional. Drawing from scientific insights, this episode dives into practical techniques that can reduce pain perception and promote healing. We also discuss key takeaways from You Are Not Your Pain by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman, a groundbreaking book on using mindfulness to nav...
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Healing the Healer, a Guided Meditation

February 19, 2025 • 14 mins
Burnout can slowly dim the passion that once fueled our work, leaving us feeling disconnected and exhausted. As healers, therapists, coaches, and mindfulness professionals, we dedicate ourselves to others. But how often do we pause to replenish our own energy? This guided meditation of Mindfulness Exercises Podcast invites you to step back, breathe, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your work. Through mindfulness, you wi...
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The Link Between Mindfulness and Artistic Expression with Marni Freedman

February 17, 2025 • 40 mins
In this inspiring episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the deep connection between mindfulness and creativity. Joined by Marni Freedman, a writing coach and therapist for artists who also runs the San Diego Writing Festival, they discuss how slowing down, creating space, and cultivating presence can unlock deeper creative expression. Mindfulness allows creativity to flow naturally by helping artists, wr...
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Structure Mindfulness Retreats for Both New and Experienced Meditators

February 14, 2025 • 22 mins
When designing a mindfulness retreat, one key question arises: Does the previous experience of the participants matter? Should a retreat for beginners look different from one for experienced practitioners? How much structure is needed versus allowing space for organic practice? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the balance between guidance and openness when leading mindfulness retreats. He sh...
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Lead a Mindfulness Retreat That Fits Busy Lives

February 12, 2025 • 20 mins
In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the concept of mindfulness day retreats—structured mindfulness experiences that allow participants to immerse in deep practice while returning home at night. Sean shares practical strategies for structuring day retreats, ensuring continuity between sessions, and fostering deep mindfulness even with the break between days. Whether you're considering...
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The Role of Mindfulness in Chronic Pain Management (and Why It Works)

February 10, 2025 • 16 mins
In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for alleviating chronic pain. While pain itself is a physical experience, our relationship to it often creates unnecessary suffering. Through mindfulness, we can learn to soften resistance, shift our perception, and cultivate a gentler awareness of the body—offering relief without avoidance. Whether you experi...
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The Real Purpose of Mindfulness

February 6, 2025 • 12 mins
In this thought-provoking episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions about mindfulness: that it’s about clearing the mind, suppressing emotions, or striving for constant calm. Instead, true mindfulness is about meeting whatever arises—thoughts, emotions, and sensations—with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, thi...
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Use Retreats to Deepen Your Mindfulness and Teaching

February 3, 2025 • 40 mins
In this transformative episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the profound impact of retreats on mindfulness practice and teaching. Drawing from his experience as a former Buddhist monk and seasoned mindfulness teacher, Sean shares personal insights on why retreats can be one of the most powerful ways to deepen your mindfulness journey. Whether you're considering attending your first retreat, leading one,...
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Meeting Your Mindfulness Students Where They Are

January 30, 2025 • 11 mins
In this insightful episode of Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean explores the art of understanding your mindfulness students’ unique journeys. With years of experience as a mindfulness teacher and former Buddhist monk, Sean shares practical tools and frameworks to assess and support students’ growth with compassion and curiosity. Whether you’re guiding individuals or groups, this episode offers a roadmap for meeting your students ...
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