Author: Maria Gehrke

Maria Gehrke is a German living in the US, IT professional, watercolor artist and avid crafter. As a woman with a rambunctious toddler, an Engineer husband, two dogs and supply intensive hobbies, mindfulness has become her most important goal. Look at Maria's art on her website: livelovemaria.com

Episode 22 – Series: Is Mindfulness Bad? Part 3: Toxic Positivity, Spiritual Bypassing & Cultural Appropriation.

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?

In this 3rd part of the series, we focus on spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation.

After watching, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if and how you have encountered spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, and cultural appropriation. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up. We hope you will join us again next episode.

Until then, Be well friends!

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November 1, 2023 Add Comment

Episode 21 – Series: Is Mindfulness Bad? Part 2: Mindfulness & Capitalism.

Becoming Mindful Podcast Episode 21 - Mindfulness and Capitalism

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are continuing their new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?

In this 2nd part of the series, we discuss the intersection of mindfulness and capitalism.

After watching or listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if and how you have encountered the commodification of mindfulness. Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.

We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then,

Be well friends!

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October 1, 2023 Add Comment

Episode 20 – Series: Is Mindfulness Bad? Part 1: Awkward Pauses.

Hello Friends,

In this episode of the Becoming Mindful Podcast, Jackie and Maria are starting a new series answering the question: Is mindfulness bad?

In this first part of the series, we discuss awkwardness and impact of mindfulness on social interactions.

After Listening, please let us know if this spoke to you. Let us know if you have experienced the impact of mindfulness in your interactions. How did that play out? Reach out to us with any follow-up questions this talk has brought up.

We hope you will join us again next episode. Until then,

Be well friends!

(more…)

September 1, 2023 Add Comment