Overcoming Cravings through Mindfulness, a Guided Meditation
Cravings can feel intense... like waves that rise and crash, demanding our attention. Whether it’s food, substances, technology, or habits, these urges can easily pull us out of alignment with our values. But mindfulness offers a powerful path toward greater awareness, resilience, and choice.
In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we offer a guided meditation to help you observe cravings without judgment and respond with clarity and compassion. Rather than pushing cravings away or giving in, this practice supports you in riding the wave of the urge—grounded in presence and empowered by choice.
In This Guided Meditation, You Will Be Invited To:
✔ Recognize the physical and emotional sensations of cravings
✔ Cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of urges as they arise
✔ Visualize cravings as passing waves in the vast ocean of your awareness
✔ Anchor your attention in the breath and body to create space between urge and action
✔ Reaffirm that you are not your cravings—you are the awareness observing them
Whether you’re a mindfulness teacher, therapist, or practitioner seeking support in your personal journey, this meditation offers a practical and compassionate way to manage cravings with mindfulness.
🌿 Return to this meditation anytime you feel pulled by craving—and remember the peace and strength that already lives within you.
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The Difference Between Mindfulness & Meditation
Are mindfulness and meditation the same thing? It’s a common question... even among seasoned practitioners. While the two are deeply connected, understanding their unique qualities and purposes can transform how you approach your personal practice or how you guide others.
In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, we explore the key distinctions between mindfulness and meditation, drawing from their ancient roots, scientific research, and modern applications. You’ll gain clarity on how each practice works, when and how to use them, and which approaches may best support your mental well-being, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth.
Whether you're a mindfulness teacher, therapist, coach, or curious practitioner, this episode will deepen your understanding and support more intentional choices in your practice.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✔ The historical and cultural roots of both mindfulness and meditation
✔ How mindfulness differs from meditation in structure, intention, and setting
✔ The role of formal and informal practice in mindfulness
✔ A breakdown of various meditation styles—including loving-kindness, TM, visualization, and body scan
✔ What the science says: unique benefits of different meditation practices
✔ Common myths and misconceptions that hold people back
✔ How to choose the right practice for your goals, lifestyle, and personality
Mindfulness and meditation are not one-size-fits-all. When we understand their differences, we can choose the tools that best support us—and those we serve—with greater clarity, intention, and depth.
🌿 Tune in to gain clarity, deepen your practice, and better guide others in mindfulness and meditation.
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Selling Your Mindfulness Meditation Programs to Organizations | Part 2 with Danny Grieco
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo and sales expert & mindfulness teacher Danny Grieco go deeper into the practical sales strategies that help mindfulness teachers successfully offer their programs to organizations.
Many teachers struggle with pricing, structuring their sales conversations, and overcoming objections when selling mindfulness services. Danny breaks down the most effective approaches for navigating these challenges with confidence and integrity.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✔ The biggest mistakes mindfulness teachers make when selling to organizations
✔ Why leading a sales conversation is key—and how to do it mindfully
✔ How to approach pricing and avoid undercharging for your services
✔ Overcoming common objections and resistance from potential clients
✔ How to guide organizations through a decision-making process with ease
Danny shares real-world examples and insights from training hundreds of mindfulness professionals on how to ethically and effectively sell mindfulness programs.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this episode will help you confidently navigate sales conversations and land more opportunities.
Listen to our first podcast with Danny Grieco here.
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Healing Grief with Mindful Self-Compassion (with Guided Meditation)
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, compassionate approach that honors the pain while creating space for healing. You’ll learn how to meet your grief with awareness, kindness, and a sense of shared humanity—the three foundational components of mindful self-compassion.
This episode includes a guided meditation to help you process grief with tenderness and courage, offering tools you can return to again and again.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✔ Why grief is not something to "get over," but something to honor and hold with care
✔ How mindfulness helps you be present with difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed
✔ How self-compassion can soften inner criticism and support your healing process
✔ The importance of common humanity in breaking the isolation of grief
✔ Practical mindfulness techniques like grief breathing, naming, grounding, and titration
✔ A gentle, guided meditation to support your grief journey with kindness and presence
This episode is for anyone—especially mindfulness teachers, therapists, and wellness professionals—looking to deepen their understanding of grief and how to integrate self-compassion into their personal and professional practice.
🌿 May this episode be a refuge and a reminder that grief, held with compassion, can become a doorway to deeper connection and healing.
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How to Teach Mindfulness and Meditation | Part 4 - Safety, Inclusivity, & Community
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 all students. Sean also highlights the #1 success factor for long-term growth as a mindfulness teacher—community and teaching opportunities.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✔ The importance of trauma-sensitive mindfulness and how to apply it
✔ Why mindfulness teachers must be aware of trauma triggers
✔ How to create a safe and supportive mindfulness environment
✔ How successful mindfulness teachers build long-term careers
✔ The role of community, mentorship, and ongoing learning in mindfulness teaching
Sean emphasizes that mindfulness teaching is not a solo journey—building a network of like-minded teachers and practitioners is key to growth, confidence, and lasting impact.
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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.
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