In a world of endless distractions and consumerism, can minimalism and mindfulness offer a pathway to deeper fulfillment? Join us as Dawn of The Minimal Mom and Dr. Pedram Shojai of The Urban Monk reveal how simplifying our surroundings and connecting with our inner selves can lead to a life of purpose, clarity, and peace." IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 About Dr. Pedram Shojai
4:26 - Where do we begin?
9:03 - What is it like to become a monk?
12:30 - What work comes from?
17:20 - How can we regain focus?
24:04 - How did you look at things differently after returning from the monastery
28:37 - But what about the guilt of decluttering good things?
33:06 - How do you navigate technology with kids?
ABOUT Dr. PEDRAM SHOJAI
Pedram Shojai is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Urban Monk and The Art of Stopping Time. As an acclaimed Qigong Master, Taoist Abbot, husband and dad, he uses Eastern thinking and practices to help himself and others overcome the Westernized challenges of everyday life
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedramshojai/
Website: https://theurbanmonk.com/
Has written several books including Focus, The Urban Monk, and The Art Of Stopping Time.
My jewelry is from Trades of Hope (Shop to help women out of poverty!): https://tradesofhope.com/minimalmom
Mother's Necklace on Etsy: https://cli.re/mom-necklace
(I have the gold in 18")
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn
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