

Free to Be Mindful Podcast Episodes
The Free to Be Mindful Podcast provides bite-sized tips - all episodes under 20 minutes - for parents, educators and anyone interested in mindful living. These real-talk conversations focus on mindful living, mental health, and personal growth, and end with a guided meditation at the end of each episode.
Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is an educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, entrepreneur and mom who is passionate about helping others live life with peace of mind and ease of heart. Because in a world where we are free to be anything we want to be, we are always "Free to Be Mindful."
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Connecting Culture, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Understanding how diversity, EQ, and mindfulness intersect and using them to empower each other creates stronger individual identities and relationships. This episode explores the experiences of first-gens, the impact of self-care, and more!
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Consult a Counselor
Today’s question is: “I don’t know how to connect with my kids. I’m barely ever with them because of my long work hours. Besides asking them how they’re doing, and checking to see how they’re doing in school, I really don’t know what to talk with them about, or to play with them."
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Nourishing Our Relationships via Love Languages
Tune into this podcast with host Vanessa and special guest and educator, Vanessa Paula, for this real-talk conversation on ways to incorporate love languages as a communication tool, practice mindful living for our self-care, and a short meditation at the end.
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Consult a Counselor
The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: "How do you get a quiet/shy child to open up more? I ask my son about his day and it's crickets!"
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Balancing Act of High Expectations
When we set high expectations we also need to incorporate healthy boundaries and mindsets. This episode shares tips to help us create a work-life balance to manage our personal growth, find areas of improvement in a positive means, and embrace forgiveness and letting go.
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Consult a Counselor
The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully. Today’s question is: “How I wish my kid could set a new year resolution to stop whining and actually clean her room! LOL”
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Prioritizing our Focus for the New Year
The New Year typically brings upon the want or need to make some changes. However, there are important things to consider before implementing any change, if we are to be successful. This episode shares tips to help us prioritize our focus for the new year, in hopes to reach our goals.
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Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
While it is believed we all exude joy during the holiday season, the reality is we may experience many holiday pressures. This episode gives you permission to prioritize yourself, while providing tips to protect your mental health during the holiday season.