160: Mindfulness ~A Habit for Keeping Your Cool: An Interview with Mindfulness Teacher and Former Monk Stephen Schettini

160: Mindfulness ~A Habit for Keeping Your Cool: An Interview with Mindfulness Teacher and Former Monk Stephen Schettini

Author: Lorrie Mickelson, Habits & Self Care July 12, 2025 Duration: 52:14

Today, on Episode #160 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that’s equal parts calming and captivating.


Our guest is Stephen Schettini, a former Buddhist monk, current mindfulness teacher, TEDx speaker, and the founder of The Inner Monk


Stephen brings mindfulness down to earth with a scientific, no-nonsense approach that helps people navigate life’s chaos with clarity, calm, and confidence.


What’s remarkable is how Stephen’s journey began:


Born into a circus family, he felt like a misfit from the start.


That led him on a life-changing pilgrimage across the world, to India, where he became a monk for eight years.


Since leaving monastic life, he’s created a grounded, secular mindfulness approach that helps people manage relationships, reduce emotional reactivity, and build real resilience.


His storytelling is vivid, funny, honest, and deeply human. (And he is a fellow Canadian, residing in Montreal.)


So if you’ve ever struggled to “keep your cool” in the messiness of everyday life, and the chaos and uncertainty that we are in now,  this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and meet your inner monk.


Love,

Lorrie xoxox


Connect with Stephen:

Website: theinnermonk.com

Email: schettini@videotron.ca

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Navigating the years after fifty brings a unique blend of freedom and uncertainty. The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond is a companion for that journey, hosted by Lorrie Mickelson. This isn't about drastic overhauls but the steady, impactful habits that fit into a life already rich with experience. Lorrie focuses on practical, sustainable self-care that acknowledges the physical and emotional shifts of this chapter. You'll hear conversations that feel like a chat with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how small, consistent actions in fitness, mindfulness, and daily routines can lead to feeling stronger, sleeping more soundly, and approaching each day with renewed energy instead of overwhelm. This podcast digs into the real how-to, from establishing grounding morning rituals to winding down effectively at night, all tailored for the realities and opportunities of life after fifty. It’s a resource for building resilience and vitality through manageable steps, making the most of this vibrant and potentially transformative time. Tune in for honest discussions and actionable ideas that help you thrive in your own definition of wellness.
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