Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 2 - Is Mindfulness Just Fluffy Nonsense?

About this episode

The episode challenges the misconception that mindfulness is just fluffy nonsense by exploring its practical applications and benefits.

Is mindfulness just fluffy nonsense?! In this episode of 'Getting Real with Mindfulness', hosts Claire and Victoria take on one of the most common misconceptions about mindfulness - that it’s soft, indulgent, or lacking substance. Through personal stories, practical examples, and a touch of neuroscience, they explore how mindfulness is far from fluffy. It’s gritty, challenging, and surprisingly practical. From mindful colouring to fierce compassion, they unpack what mindfulness really is and what it isn’t. Whether you're a curious beginner, a trained teacher, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how mindfulness builds agency, supports emotional resilience, and helps us respond, rather than habitually react, to life. 👥 About the Hosts Claire Kelly is a mindfulness-based mentor and the Director of Teaching and Training at Oxford Mindfulness. With over 25 years in education, she's also passionate about developing and delivering evidence-based programmes to support mental health and wellbeing in education. Victoria Fontana is a certified mindfulness and compassion teacher, executive coach, and educator who helps people cultivate calm, clarity, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire Kelly, Victoria Fontana

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• misconceptions
• emotional resilience
• personal stories
• neuroscience
• agency

Keywords

• mindfulness
• emotional resilience
• neuroscience
• personal stories
• mindful colouring
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxford Mindfulness

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