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Want to live an Authentic, Intentional, and Mindful life? AIM Living is a podcast to support your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. LISTEN to stories from the community, ACT on some words of wisdom, and PAUSE for guided meditation practice. We hold space for conversation and reflection so you can craft the life you want.
SUMMARY
Looking for new ways to practice gratitude? Try making your own gratitude wall! In this episode, our host Sowmithree talks about her personal experiences with gratitude journaling and why she decided to add on another practice, her key takeaways from the process of using a gratitude wall, and some tips to get the most out of the experience.
TIMESTAMPS
(1:08) Opening Quote
(1:22) Main Segment
(10:24) Closing Quote
CREDITS
Content Developer & Host: Sowmithree R.
Editor: Christy Y.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
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SUMMARY
Connect to your creativity and sense of play with today’s episode on Gratitude Art. Shunmathi will share some helpful quotes and guide you in a drawing, or doodling exercise, to help you express your gratitude in a physical form.
TIMESTAMPS
(0:00) Intro
(0:55) Opening Quote
(1:04) Creative exercise, main segment
(17:35) Closing Quote & Outro
CREDITS
Content Developer & Host: Shunmathi S.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Episode inspirations include:
- I am gratitude, art print by Dani Katz link
- The Artist’s Way book, by Julia Cameron link
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SUMMARY
This week, join Shunmathi as she shares a helpful daily gratitude practice as a way to move through fear and difficult emotions. You will also hear a bit about Brené Brown’s (Ph.D., L.M.S.W.) research on gratitude and learn about gratitude traps from a unique article written by Dr. Hannah England. Learn how to incorporate their work into your ACT gratitude practice for the week.
TIMESTAMPS
(0:57) Opening Quote
(10:07) Closing Quote
CREDITS
Content Developers: Shunmathi S.
Host: Shunmathi S.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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BOOK: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Your Guide to a Wholehearted Life by Brené Brown. Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
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ARTICLE: Gratitude traps: why we should be critical of gratefulness by Dr. Hanna England: https://nesslabs.com/gratitude-traps#more-12311
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SUMMARY
Join Christy as she takes you through her story with gratitude. In this episode, she discusses what gratitude means to her and shares various situations where she practices gratitude.
TIMESTAMPS
(2:10) opening quote
(18:15) closing quote
CREDITS
Host & Editor: Christy Y.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
RELEVANT SOURCES
Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s speech: https://youtu.be/JGdS8ts63Ck
Dr. Maja Jovanovic’s TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/G8sYv_6uyss
Gratitude journaling website: https://www.thnx4.org/
PREVIOUS RELEVANT EPISODES
S1E6: Science of Gratitude
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SUMMARY Ever wonder why it is good to practice gratitude? We are kicking off the next series of episodes with some evidence-based research on the effects of gratitude on wellbeing. In this episode, you will learn about some recent studies exploring the physical and mental health benefits of gratitude. Follow us for more! TIMESTAMPS (2:31) Opening Quote (2:50) Main (9:40) Outro & Closing Quote CREDITS Host: Christy Y. Editor: Vivian L. Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B. Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
RESOURCES MENTIONED Paper: Gratitude and health: An updated review Paper: Effects of gratitude meditation on neural network functional connectivity and brain-heart coupling Paper: Exploring neural mechanisms of the health benefits of gratitude in women: A randomized controlled trial Paper: Protectors of Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Roles for Gratitude and Tragic Optimism in a UK-Based Cohort PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED S1E4: A Time for Stillness (meditation led by Shunmathi) S1E5: Leaning into Change (meditation led by Sowmithree)
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S U M M A R Y
The uncertainty that is associated with change can often be a source of stress and anxiety, and we may shy away from dealing with any potential negative emotions associated with it. Join our host Sowmithree in exploring a body, mind and soul meditation that guides you through sitting with and acknowledging your feelings, reframing your circumstances, and affirming your ability to handle things that come your way. We hope this helps serve as a starting point to assuaging any fears you may have about change!
T I M E S T A M P
(1:47) Opening Quote
(2:03) Main Meditation
(13:37) Closing Quote & Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developer & Host: Sowmithree R.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
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S U M M A R Y
As you face and enter new beginnings, including the start of a new month, you might need to create some space for stillness. Stillness can help you reflect on the past, recenter in the present, and nudge you compassionately forward into the future. Our host, Shunmathi, will facilitate a stillness meditation with some added focus on breath and a short visualization of your January and February.
T I M E S T A M P
(0:57) Opening Quote
(1:33) Main Meditation
(15:23) Closing Quote & Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developer & Host: Shunmathi S.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Opening Quote:
- “As you begin to befriend your inner silence, one of the first things you will notice is the superficial chatter on the surface level of your mind. Once you recognize this, the silence deepens. A distinction begins to emerge between the images that you have of yourself and your own deeper nature.” - John O’Donohue
Closing Quote:
- “Nothing from the universe ever grew from the outside in” - Richard Wagamese
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, specifically Guidepost #8 “Cultivating Calm and Stillness, Letting Go of Anxiety as a Lifestyle”
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations by Richard Wagamese
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S U M M A R Y
Here’s your opportunity to explore the theme of inner wholeness and explore some ways of reconnecting to your wholeness authentically. Our host, Shunmathi, will share her short story on how she came across a new meaning of wholeness to her, how it helped her navigate some challenging moments, and how she learned, and continues to learn each day, what it feels like to reconnect to your completeness with some gentle intentions and self-reflection. At the end, use the intention setting exercise to help you transition into the next month.
T I M E S T A M P
(0:31) Introduction
(9:25) Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developer & Host: Shunmathi S.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Orange Free Sounds and Scott Buckley
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S U M M A R Y
In this episode, Christy will discuss some ways to embrace change, including how to navigate through emotions and shift your perspective. Remember to rate our podcast and leave us a review!
C R E D I T S
Host & Editor: Christy Y.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Scott Buckley
R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N E D
Article “Change Is Hard But Unavoidable.”: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernhardschroeder/2020/03/11/change-is-hard-but-unavoidable-eight-insights-on-embracing-change/
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We are back with Season 1 and the theme of New Beginnings. If you're listening on Spotify, please rate our podcast and feel free to engage with our poll and Q&A.
S U M M A R Y
In this episode, Sowmithree will discuss her personal experiences with struggling to make and follow through on New Year’s resolutions, and some lessons learned on goal-setting in a more healthy manner.
T I M E S T A M P
(1:51) Sowmithree's story
C R E D I T S
Content Developer & Host: Sowmithree R.
Editor: Christy Y.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Scott Buckley
O U R S O C I A L S
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In this PAUSE episode, we guide you through a reflective exercise that takes you on a trip down memory lane. Bring a pen and paper, and get ready to visit a place that holds an important space in your mind.
T I M E S T A M P S
(0:00) Intro
(1:32) Prompts Begin
(7:06) Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developers: Christy Y., Vivian L., Isabel K.
Host: Isabel K.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Scott Buckley
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Today’s activity is called Share Your Life Chapter. We explain the importance of sharing your story. We invite you to have a conversation with someone you trust. After we guide you through the process, see what emerges.
T I M E S T A M P S
(0:00) Intro
(1:10) Importance
(2:50) Guidelines
(3:27) Activity Instructions
(6:36) Reflection Questions
(7:01) Summary
(7:56) Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developers: Christy Y., Shunmathi S., Vivian L.
Host: Christy Y.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A. and Clare B.
Music: Scott Buckley
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In the LISTEN episode of Our Stories: How We Got Here, we got to hear from four members of our team as they took us through their personal journeys. They discussed the impact that authenticity, intention, and mindfulness has on their lives, as well as some challenges and lessons along the way.
T I M E S T A M P S
(0:00) Intro
(1:43) Story with AIM
(9:13) Past
(21:12) Challenges
(34:51) Lessons
(59:08) Soul Call Questions
(1:07:17) Outro
C R E D I T S
Content Developers: Carla A., Christy Y., Isabel K., Shunmathi S., Sowmithree R., Vivian L.
Host: Christy Y.
Editor: Vivian L.
Cover Art: Carla A.
Music: Scott Buckley
R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N E D
[Books]
Journey of Souls by Michael Newton
Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan (Or your favourite childhood book)
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Juila Cameron
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg
The Best Short Stories of O. Henry
Awareness by Anthony De Mello
[Movies]
Freedom Writers (2007)
[Websites]
https://www.cnvc.org/learn-nvc/what-is-nvc
https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory (not mentioned)
https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory (not mentioned)
[TED Talks]
The power of vulnerability - Brené Brown
Listening to shame - Brené Brown
[Podcasts]
Unlocking Us - Brené Brown
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New to AIM Living? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Timestamps (0:00) Intro
(1:28) The story behind AIM Living
(3:39) Why should you listen?
(4:30) Structure of AIM Living
(5:05) LISTEN
(5:36) ACT
(7:25) PAUSE
(9:35) Outro
Credits Content developers: Christy Y., Shunmathi S., Isabel K, Clare B.
Host & Editor: Christy Y.
Cover Art: Carla A.
Music: Scott Buckley
Resources mentioned Paper "Happiness Comes from Trying to Make Others Feel Good, Rather Than Oneself": doi: 10.1080/17439760.2021.1897867
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