Mindfulness for Better Living

Mindfulness for Better Living

The Mindfulness for Better Living podcast from Michigan State University Extension provides short, informational episodes about the foundations of mindfulness and guided meditations to help build, reinforce, and expand your own mindfulness practice. You can learn more information about our mindfulness programs and resources at www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness

Episodes

July 28, 2025 10 mins

Follow along to practice box breathing.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Michigan State of Mindfulness is a series by MSU Extension dedicated to bringing you mindful naturescapes from the Great Lakes State.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Big Rock Point in Charlevoix. For more mindfulness practices, programs, and resources, you can visit www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness

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Follow along to practice a guided forest meditation.

Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness 

For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms 

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Michigan State of Mindfulness is a series by MSU Extension dedicated to bringing you mindful naturescapes from the Great Lakes State. Enjoy the sights and sounds of gentle rain in the Whiting Forest at Dow Gardens.


For more mindfulness practices, programs, and resources, you can visit www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness


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Michigan State of Mindfulness is a series by MSU Extension dedicated to bringing you mindful naturescapes from the Great Lakes State. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfall at Dow Gardens in Midland.For more mindfulness practices, programs, and resources, you can visit www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness

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This video explores the connections between pain, sleep, and opioid misuse in rural Michigan communities.

Objectives:

  • Introduce Michigan State University Extension.
  • Identify key information about opioids.
  • Explain the Substance Use Spectrum.
  • Identify MiSUPER resources for opioid use and Harm Reduction.
  • Explore the relationship between pain and sleep.
  • Examine the role of health education.
  • Explore Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention...
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Follow along to practice a guided imagery emotion meditation.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what thought surfing is, benefits of thought surfing, and try a guided thought surfing practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what decentering is, benefits of decentering, and follow along with a guided decentering practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what a mindful body scan is, benefits of body scan, and follow along with a guided body scan practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms

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Learn what 4-7-8 breathing is, benefits of 4-7-8 breathing, and try a guided 4-7-8 breathing practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what star breathing is, benefits of star breathing, and try a guided star breathing practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what box breathing is, benefits of box breathing, and try a guided box breathing practice. 
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Follow along to practice a guided imagery meditation that takes you along a beach near the Mackinac Bridge.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn what mindful grounding is, benefits of grounding, and try a guided mindful grounding practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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Learn more about mindfulness and follow along to a guided mindfulness practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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January 23, 2025 10 mins

You can use this mindfulness timer for any unguided practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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January 23, 2025 9 mins

You can use this mindfulness timer for any unguided practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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January 23, 2025 8 mins

You can use this mindfulness timer for any unguided practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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January 23, 2025 7 mins

You can use this mindfulness timer for any unguided practice.
Visit our website to learn more about mindfulness and sign up for a program: www.extension.msu.edu/mindfulness.
For information about all MSU Extension health programs and resources, you can visit: www.extension.msu.edu/healthprograms.

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