Free to Be Mindful Podcast

Teachers have a profound impact on the lives of students' success. But technology is constantly growing, and many teachers are shifting from traditional learning styles to the future of education. 

This episode shares various AI tools that can help accelerate processes, highlights the evolutionary journey of AI in education, and explains the pros and cons of AI. 

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Advice is everywhere—from influencers on TikTok sharing their take of the day to old-fashioned advice from our social circles and professional networks.

Wondering how to navigate unsolicited advice like a pro? From understanding how and when to take advice to learning ways to make our own feedback more positive, this episode shows us how to apply our decision-making skills in an effective way.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed with responsibilities or like you are carrying the weight of your burdens all by yourself? It's time to learn to lean! 

 This episode encourages you to embrace vulnerability and connection. By investing trust in our relationships, we invest in our personal growth, combat isolation, and embrace our potential to tackle challenges. 

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Whether it's spiders or making a life-changing decision, we all have fears—and instead of looking at our fear as a barrier and letting it isolate us further, we can lean into the fear to prosper in our professional and personal journeys.  

This episode explores where our fear comes from as well, shares a valuable framework for conquering fears, and offers key insights on leaning into fear to embrace our confidence pot...

There's no rulebook or manual to life—so using planning as a decision-making tool can help guide the way. But what if things happen not according to plan?

It's okay to redirect ourselves! This episode explains our bodies' emotional and physical responses through the science of planning, a framework for coping once things don't go as planned and understanding the universe's plan.

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May the luck be in your favor! Have you ever heard of the debate between luck and hard work, and wondered how much chance vs. choice truly plays a role in your journey? 

This episode dives into the phenomenon of luck, ways to develop our motivation and hard work, and ways to build on our success and positive mindsets.  

In this special St. Patrick's Day-themed episode, join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman in a journe...

International Women's Day is a global day dedicated to celebrating women and their accomplishments and showcasing awareness of any issues of gender inequality that still might exist. And womanhood is a beautiful superpower—but with the power and progress, challenges and expectations also exist.

Womanhood is a testament to resilience, leadership, and inspiration—a testament to roles as leaders, mothers, and more. This...

Inner intuition is the compass that guides us through life's uncharted waters. Whether we think of it as an inner voice, a subconscious decision, an innate understanding, or a gut feeling, inner intuition is key to self-awareness and decision-making: so it's just as important to discover how to hone in on it.

This episode explores the psychology behind inner intuition, the various types of intuition, and ways we...

2024 is a leap year! Earth's orbit around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days; rounded to 365 in the calendar year. That missing partial day, added one day every four years, is a leap year. The bonus day leads to a creative, invigorating question: What would you do if you had all the time in the world?

This episode explores ways to beat time anxiety, create value in your time, and find the importance of trusting ...

Even with all of the modern connections and digital technology, loneliness is considered to be an epidemic in the US. It's a paradox—one that weighs heavily on our physical and mental health, and growth as individuals and global collectives.

This episode navigates the path from crisis to connection by exploring possible triggers, sharing ways to fight the epidemic of loneliness, and understanding the difference betwee...

Love comes in many forms, and cultivating it is important for the growth of our journeys, relationships, and lifestyles. There’s love in our actions, love in the connections we make, and love that guides our decisions or mindsets. Platonic love, romantic love, selfless love, timeless love, acts of love —the list goes on. 

As this Valentine's Day rolls around, join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman to spread the joy of connectio...

Awareness is what bridges the gap between the known and unknown—but it can be difficult to reach it, especially when we might deal with multiple biases. Unpacking awareness and learning more about these biases can help us make space for understanding and mindful living.

This episode delves into the importance of self and social awareness, the multiple types of biases and how they might come to be, and tips to overcome bias...

Founder of SalsaFever on2 Dance Academy and guest resident lecturer at ASU, Mario Gonzalez, better known as Mario B, is a visionary creative with over 25 years of experience in dance. He has appeared on multiple reality shows and films, has performed and taught over 36 countries, hosted several Salsa Congresses, and loves inspiring others and making salsa as inclusive as possible.

Mario B shares personal stories and exper...

We know how much words can hold weight, but they can do more than be a definition: they can also be used to shape your journey! By choosing a word of the year, we can redefine what is important to us, allow it to guide us through the process, and actively attain the goals or changes we envision.

These three steps are key to developing a change or mindset different from a traditional New Year’s Resolution, but can still he...

New Year, Same You! The New Year will bring beautiful changes, growth, and a positive spark in our personal development. But you don’t need to reinvent yourself and completely forego the journey that has made you become the person you are today: nurturing and loving the “current” versions of ourselves is needed.

This episode dives into ways we can become the best versions of ourselves: from learning ways to 'do the w...

Whether you're tuning in at the end of the year or during any other moment, the insights shared are timeless and relevant. 

In this episode we discuss the power of reflection on the past, celebrating current achievements, and planning for the future. Guided questions are provided for each aspect to help the listener reach success for the upcoming year. 

Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman in a reflective journey - a...

Christmas is coming! Although there is a lot of beauty in the precious moments of the holiday season, we can often get caught up in busy, hectic holiday schedules, not giving ourselves the opportunities to enjoy, reflect, and find peace during our break. 

This holiday season, create mini mindful moments that help replenish your energy, such as incorporating mindfulness by aligning with your senses, carving time for self-ca...

Our emotions are complex. Whether it's the mixed feelings that come with the holiday season, tough times in our personal lives, or experiencing emotions in response to what is happening in the world, we can feel a lot of things—and there is a way to unpack them.

This episode shows the power of emotional awareness, shares ways to balance our emotions, and reflects on our range of needs. By feeling our feelings, accepti...

The holiday season is filled with love, joy, and fun-filled gatherings—but it can also bring unwanted experiences or tough discussions. Holidays can trigger intense emotions, and knowing how to respond appropriately instead of reacting intensely is key to having mindful gatherings and growing relationships. 

This episode explores topics that may cause triggers, ways to work through conflict, and the importance of using con...