Introducing the Mindful Coach Podcast

By Brett Hill, founder of The Mindful Coach Association.

Welcome to the Mindful Coach Podcast, created so we can hear inspiring stories and meet courageous and helping professionals who value mindfulness in their lives and in their work.

Let me tell you, these coaches and professionals are doing the hard stuff. Working with populations including LBGTQ+, addictions, neurodiverse, BIPOC communities, laid-off tech workers, and more. As well as specialists in avoiding burnout, our relationship with food, and spiritual work.

And if you're like me, your inbox is flooded with offers to help me be a 7 figure coach next week while doing nothing, laying on the beach - if only I'd give them 20K. Where can we go to find vetted, professional help?

We'll be featuring service providers that can bring excellent value to our community of mindful professionals who are aligned with the cluster of values that are associated with mindfulness. Topics such as conscious marketing and copywriting, to name a few.

This podcast is intended to help amplify this work and help us connect as a community, so we can be resources for each other, learn from other kindred souls, and, quite simply - have each others' back in a world that celebrates going it alone.

So subscribe to this show, leave a review, and if you're coach or helping professional aligned with this mission - you're invited to create a free profile on The Mindful Coach Association website, who are all candidates to be guests on the show.

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Have you ever wondered about the healing potential of psychedelic microdosing? In this eye-opening episode of The Mindful Coach Podcast, I sit down with Leslie Draffin, a women's somatic coach and psychedelic microdosing guide, to explore the transformative power of sacred earth medicine.

• • The subtle yet powerful effects of regular microdosing on mental clarity and emotional resilience
• • How larger doses can catalyze profound breakthroughs and spiritual insights
• • The importance of intention-setting and integration practices when working with psychedelics

We address common concerns about exploring psychedelic healing, including:

• • How to research local laws and find reputable resources
• • The value of working with experienced guides and integration coaches
• • Weighing potential risks against therapeutic benefits

Leslie emphasizes the body's innate healing intelligence, encouraging listeners to:

• • Trust their intuition when exploring new healing modalities
• • Identify personal "touchstones" that foster a sense of safety and connection
• • Cultivate a daily practice of intentional self-connection, even if just for a minute

Whether you're curious about psychedelic healing or simply seeking new ways to enhance your well-being, this conversation offers valuable insights into the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches. Join us as we explore the potential of microdosing to facilitate profound personal growth and healing.

Takeaways:

• The podcast emphasizes the transformative power of somatic practices in healing trauma and fostering self-acceptance.
• Leslie discusses her journey from a successful news anchor to a somatic coach specializing in women's health.
• Microdosing with psychedelics is presented as a potential method for overcoming deep-seated wounds of unworthiness and mental health challenges.
• The importance of connecting with nature and understanding one's body is highlighted as a pathway to personal healing and authenticity.
• Listeners are encouraged to explore their own cycles and rhythms, fostering self-awareness through practices like breath work and movement.
• The conversation underscores the necessity of trusting one's body to guide personal healing journeys and the significance of intentionality in this process.

Links referenced in this episode:

• mindfulcoachassociation.com
• howtochangeyourmind.com
• LeslieDraffin.com

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Coach Lisa Widmark makes a difference in the lives and performance of athletes and poker players alike. Her expertise in sports psychology, mindfulness, and positive reinforcement has helped her clients improve their performance and handle stress gracefully. Lisa's passion for her work can be heard in her radio program, The Present, where she shares insights and wisdom on mindfulness and how it can enhance one's performance in high-stress scenarios. With her unique combination of skills and experience, Lisa Widmark empowers athletes and poker players to achieve peak performance with calm and focused minds.

Coaching strategies for increased mindfulness and self-compassion

Coaching strategies that help individuals develop mindfulness and self-compassion can increase self-awareness, resilience, and overall well-being. These approaches often involve guiding clients in meditation and mindful exercises, fostering self-kindness rather than harsh self-criticism, and understanding that failure is a natural part of growth and development. By incorporating these strategies into their practice, coaches can support their clients in overcoming obstacles, improving performance, and cultivating overall emotional health. In her work, Lisa Widmark employs various coaching techniques, including mindfulness and positive psychology, to help her clients achieve peak performance. She helps athletes learn to evaluate themselves healthily, emphasizing self-compassion and recognizing their efforts. During the interview, Lisa shared her experience working with different athletes and how she personalized her approach for each individual's needs and preferences. By teaching self-compassion and mindfulness, Lisa enables her clients to become more resilient, focused, and successful in their respective disciplines.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Join The Mindful Coach Association at themindfulcoachassociation.com to list your services for free and receive invitations to community meetings.
• Consider taking a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course to improve your well-being and coaching abilities.
• Check out End Abusive Coaching for resources on social-emotional learning and mindfulness in coaching.
• Work with Lisa Widmark, a performance coach with over 20 years of experience helping athletes and performers access their best through mental coaching techniques, mindfulness, and positive psychology. Contact her for more information on her services.

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My special guest in this episode is Dr. Joe Sherman.

With a global background and extensive experience in pediatrics, Dr. Joe Sherman offers a holistic approach to healthcare and well-being for both patients and providers. Through his expertise in working with underserved populations in nations like Uganda and Bolivia, Joe deeply understands the importance of connecting with patients and understanding their unique cultural context. As a certified physician development coach, Joe supports healthcare providers through individual coaching, medical team support, retreats, and workshops. His unique blend of medical and coaching experience makes Joe the perfect resource for healthcare providers looking to improve their well-being and connection with their core values.

This is Joe Sherman's story:

As a teenager, Joe Sherman felt drawn to work with children, ultimately leading him into a career in pediatrics. His medical journey took him through inner-city hospitals, international work in Uganda and Bolivia, and a return to the United States. Along the way, Joe developed a strong foundation in mindfulness and spiritual practices, which helped him navigate the pressures of his profession. However, back in the US, he struggled to adapt to the changing landscape of healthcare and faced burnout. Through seeking help from coaches, spiritual directors, and therapists, Joe discovered the importance of balance and identity beyond being a physician. This newfound understanding inspired him to become a coach himself, helping other healthcare providers achieve well-being and fulfillment in their lives.

You can find out more about Joe at his website and on his profile at The Mindful Coach Association.

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What if the secret to becoming truly powerful isn't about achieving more, but about connecting to who you authentically are? As a mindful communications coach, I've observed countless professionals chasing external validation, only to find themselves feeling empty despite their accomplishments. This episode of The Mindful Coach Podcast challenges everything you think you know about success and offers a radical alternative: becoming undeniable through authentic self-connection.

Too many of us build our lives on unstable ground - seeking validation through:

• External achievements and accolades
• Material possessions and status symbols
• Other people's approval and opinions

I explore why even those who "have it all" often remain deeply unsatisfied, and how this reveals a fundamental flaw in our approach to fulfillment.

Our modern world creates what I call "the snow globe effect" - too much stimulation, too many messages, and too much complexity for our nervous systems to handle. Learn how to:

• Slow down your nervous system effectively
• Create space for genuine self-inquiry
• Move beyond the static to find clarity within

"Who were you before the world told you who to be?"

Through practical exercises and personal anecdotes, I guide you back to your essential nature. Discover:

• How to identify your authentic qualities and natural gifts
• Why your childhood interests hold crucial clues about your true self
• The difference between who you are and who you think you should be

When you know yourself deeply, something remarkable happens - you develop what I call "embodied authority." This inner strength allows you to:

• Receive feedback without having your world shaken
• Stay centered during challenging conversations
• Respond from authenticity rather than reactivity

I share powerful techniques for discovering how you actually show up in the world, including:

• Practical methods for gathering honest feedback
• How to bridge the gap between intention and impact
• Why taking ownership of your effect on others is the ultimate leadership skill

This isn't about becoming stubborn or inflexible. When you align with your authentic self and give voice to that truth, you become undeniable in the most profound way - no one can take away who you are through their opinions or judgments.

This episode offers a roadmap for moving from external validation to internal authority, from shallow interactions to meaningful connections, and from conditional self-worth to unshakeable self-knowledge.

Are you ready to stop giving away your power to circumstances and other people's opinions? Join me in exploring how authentic self-connection can transform not just how you communicate, but how you experience life itself.
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We've all been there: feeling "trapped in a conversation" with someone who just won't stop talking. It's not a conversation; it's a monologue. You feel invisible, "crowded out," and ignored, and it can feel "really crappy".

In this episode, host Brett Hill offers a mindful approach that starts with the inner work. Before you interject, you must first notice the story you're creating ("They don't respect me") and assess if it's an "unaware enthusiast" or an intentional "power play". You'll learn how to choose a mindful invitation ("Do you mind if we have a dialogue?") over an automatic reaction ("I can't get a word in edgewise!").

Then, Brett shares a "field-tested" toolkit of practical techniques to skillfully create a two-way exchange, including the "Aside" comment, the direct verbal interjection, and the powerful strategy of bringing a third person into the conversation.

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This episode has practical skills to help you mindfully and skillfully get your voice into the conversation, to get your best opportunity of turning a monologue into a dialogue. After all, isn't that what the world needs now more than anything?

We've all been "triggered"—that moment in a conversation when an emotional bomb goes off, and we say something unplanned, unscripted, and forceful that we later regret. The result is the painful "cleanup on aisle three": the relationship repair work that follows an automatic, defensive reaction we didn't mean.

In this episode, host Brett Hill shares his personal story of being one of the most reactive people he knew and the lifelong pursuit that followed. He reframes this work not as simple "self-improvement," but as a "craft"—a set of skills, like playing an instrument, that must be practiced before you're in a high-stress situation.

Learn a two-part practice to build your resilience: first, how to develop an "early warning system" by studying the physical "surge" of a trigger. Second, discover a "foundational practice" you can use in low-stakes conversations (like with a cashier) to intentionally "wire in the circuitry" for a considered response.

This episode is a practical guide to reclaiming your power and becoming the person in charge of your voice, rather than giving someone else the ability to "press a button on you".

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