S4 EP9: being mindful, it’s easier than you think

headspace Sessions Podcast Adelaide

While there’s no way of switching our thoughts and feelings off, mindfulness is about letting go of efforts to control or avoid them. Through this podcast we’ll be exploring mindfulness and later in the episode Aiden will be guiding us through a body scan mindfulness exercise. Body scan begins at: 16:51 minutes. If you would like more information about mindfulness we recommend the following online resources: ● headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/interactive-tools/activities/mindfulness/ This episode is created by Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Aiden (co-host), Sarah (co-host) and Sam (co-host). Script development by Ben (content developer) and Cat (content developer). Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups and Youth Ambassadors. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative. Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide. Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide). If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact: - Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) - Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.