Name what is here and pay attention to an old friend

Name what is here and pay attention to an old friend

Author: Katia Khomich February 5, 2021 Duration: 5:11
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honoraubly. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door laughing and invite them in. Be grateful for whatever ...

Katia Khomich hosts She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health, a space dedicated to cutting through the noise of modern wellness culture. Each episode is built on the idea that true health isn't about following fleeting trends, but about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your own body and mind. You'll hear Katia in deep dialogue with a range of inspirational women-experts, advocates, and everyday thrivers-who share this commitment to empowerment. Their conversations get specific, offering grounded advice and personal stories on navigating pivotal life stages. They delve into the realities of taking ownership of your health through pregnancy, the transformative journey of motherhood, and beyond. This podcast focuses on the interconnected aspects of well-being: physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, all framed within the unique experiences of women. It’s for anyone tired of simplistic solutions and seeking honest, nuanced discussions that honor the complexity of women's health. Tune in for a resource that feels more like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one dedicated to helping you thrive on your own terms.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
Podcast Episodes
Your daily pause | Day 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:58
One of the teachers told me: "if you want to understand your mind – sit down, and observe it." I find this a good summary of what we do in our mindfulness training. This week we will be exploring mindfulness of thoughts.…
Your daily pause | Day 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:04
We continue practicing and train our capacity to be aware of our bodies. Listening and feeling, without trying to change anything. I also share three pillars of mindfulness practice. These are – attention, intention and…
Your daily pause | Day 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:33
We continue to train out attention. We also learn to be more aware of our body and breath. Trust me – this is the foundation. The body is always sending us some type of information. Yet we are so busy and lost in thought…
Start of the 3-week challenge | Your daily pause | Day 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:13
This is your daily pause. Your workout for the the mind. Like in every body workout – we start with the main muscle. In mind training – we start with out attention. Attention is the most important muscle that we need to…
Simple gratitude practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:35
It's been a while since I recorded anything. And this time I am uploading a simple gratitude practice. It is so simple to be thankful, that most of us can't do it. And yet, it's a habit. A habit to look at the world thou…
It's uncertain, isn't it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:07
"One day teacher held up a beautiful Chinese cup and said "To me this cup is already broken. Because I know its fate, I can enjoy it fully here and now. And when it's gone, it's gone." When we understand the truth of unc…
Being mindful of our desires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
Sometimes we reject our desires and call it discipline, will of power. Sometimes we act on all of the desires blindly, and call it addictions. In my opinion a more sustainable way of being is understanding your desires,…
Inquiry into your own wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
We can read all the books, and study with the best teachers, and yet our practice can be dull and shallow. The invitation is to read books and talk to teachers in order to create more energy and interest, but use your ow…
What should we look for in the practice? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:54
Some people meditate in order to achieve a certain altered state of mind, others – to have no thoughts. There are also those who just want to prove something. In mindfulness practice we train a skill of noticing and bein…
Explore how you feel right now, right here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:54
We prefer some emotions, and we avoid others. In any case, we like to talk about how we feel, and we rarely fund time to simply feel. In this practice we will give it a try. What it feels like to feel without trying to c…