125 Cultivating Calm and Stillness (Brené Brown’s Guidepost #8)

About this episode

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss managing anxiety and cultivating calmness in modern life.

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore navigating anxiety as an ingrained part of modern culture while decentering it in their lives. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn shares her excitement at being a Canine Companion puppy raiser; Leilani is utilizing contrast therapy—alternating sauna and cold plunges—for her hot flashes and night sweats. Mentioned in the episode: Canine Companions; Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection; Gayle Brandeis’s poem, “The Plum You’re Going T...

People in this episode

Hosts: Leilani, Kimberlyn

Topics covered

• anxiety
• calmness
• stillness
• contrast therapy
• puppy raising
• Brené Brown

Keywords

• anxiety
• calm
• stillness
• contrast therapy
• puppy raising
• Brené Brown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canine Companions

Books & works: The Gifts of Imperfection, The Plum You’re Going T...

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