
Dalai Mama Podcast
By Jennifer Piela

Dalai Mama PodcastFeb 26, 2020

Thinking Traps: Catastrophizing
The Thinking Trap series continues... listen in this week as we introduce The Catastrophizing (or Magnification) Thinking Trap. In this trap, we tend to blow situations out of proportion, constantly think about worst case scenarios or, at the very least, overly worry. We talk about a couple reasons this trap comes up and some steps to get you out of it when you find yourself there.

Thinking Traps: Should and Must Statements
Listen in as we take another deep dive into thinking traps- this time with "Should and Must Statements". Learn how these subtle expectations cause us stress and tension and what to do when we find ourself deep in the middle of the trap.

Thinking Traps: All or Nothing
Listen in as we talk about the "All or Nothing" thinking trap. This trap is one of the more common ones seen, especially in goal setting and wellness. Tune in to find out if it sounds familiar to you and what you can do to avoid it!

Thinking Traps: An Introduction
Do you find yourself getting upset and stressed about the same things over and over? Or are you looking to make some effort to manage your stress more?
Join us as we start a mini series within the podcast on Thinking Traps, which are big players in the stress we feel. We talk about some foundational work in this first episode of the series and will dive deeper as we go forward.

Breathwork: Triangle Breath
Join us as we practice another breathing technique for stress management and meditation: The Triangle Breath. Jen will introduce the technique and then guide listeners through their own practice.

Dalai Mama Talks: Interview with Michelle Newman
Listen in as we chat with Michelle Newman... mom, community enthusiast, entrepreneur, Ironman and now, political candidate. She speaks candidly about raising her daughter, blending her worlds and how she's found her voice and passions, again and again.

Dalai Mama Talks: Interview with Becky Piela

Dalai Mama Talks: Self-care during COVID-19
Join Jen in a short episode on self-care during COVID-19: it may not be what you are expecting, but the message is important to get us through. Stay healthy and arrive safely.

Dalai Mama Talks: Interview with Tara Powers
Come join us as Tara Powers, Yoga teacher and teacher trainer, sits down and talks with us about her views on Yoga, shares stories of struggle and growth, and gives insight into what makes her feel empowered.

Meditation: Body Scan

The Power of Your Breath: Basic Counted Breath

Dharma Talk: Relative Weight
Join Jen as she talks through the vision of the Dalai Mama Podcast, and delivers her first dharma talk on the importance of self care.