Mindful Minds

One Year Update - Ep. 85

Hi all! I wanted to share a brief one year update since stopping the pod, as well as an update on the remaining archived episodes. I hope you are all doing well, and wish you all the love.  xoxo, fina  Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

goodbye for now - Ep. 84

Mindful Minds entered my life in a time when I was at my loneliest and my most depressed. In so many ways, this project saved my life. It gave me purpose, It gave me a reason to stick around. I turned 25 this week, and I don’t recognize the 21 year old who sat down at her computer and googled, “how to start a podcast.” In the last 4 years, she has grown and healed and gained so much confidence and peace and joy. She has interviewed her heroes and learned from strangers. I am so proud of her, and so proud of this community. Thank you for your kindness and your support with this decision. Thank you for cheering me on and for accepting my decision to rest. The fact that so many strangers have rallied around me and encouraged me for the last 3 years is unreal. I am so proud of you all and how you’ve chosen to grow and heal. I hope you know that it’s okay to rest too. To my 67 guests: you have changed my life. You listened, you taught, and I am so honored to have continued to connect offline with so many of you. You made this podcast. Your expertise is what spearheaded this vision. To the 48 countries, and 821 cities. To the thousands and thousands of listeners. Thank you thank you thank you. You turned a hobby into a community.  And one last time: to end our time, unclench your jaw, take a deep breath, and remember: you can always learn, you can always grow, and you can always choose to live your life in a more mindful way. Goodbye for now, Fina Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

One Year Post Roe: Where Do We Go From Here with Moji of @abortionfront & Marie of @midwest_access_coalition - Ep. 74

TW: sexual assault, domestic violence, violence against pregnant persons  We are back, for the THIRD time, with my two favorite people, Moji Alawode-El & Marie Khan. These two are not only kickass abortion activists and educators, but they are also such amazing humans.  Moji Alawode-El (she/her) is the marketing manager at Abortion Access Front [https://linktr.ee/abortionaccessfront] (@abortionfront) and one of the hosts of Feminist Buzzkills Live!   Podcast. Marie Khan (she/her) is the Director of Programs at Midwest Access Coalition [https://www.midwestaccesscoalition.org/] (@midwest_access_coalition).  In this episode, we go over the legislation that has bene introduced, the status of abortion pill access, the violence that has been committed, and the harm that has been done since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022. If you are seeking a more comprehensive episode on abortion, check out episode 33 or episode 45 for a breakdown of when Roe fell.  Marie & Moji also talk about some next steps for folks who are seeking to support abortion access, care, and providers. - PAY ATTENTION TO ELECTIONS! Please research your special and local elections. Voting for abortion access happens year round, not just in November. - Support new abortion clinics and clinic expansions! Valley Abortion Group [https://www.valleyabortiongroup.com/] in New Mexico is new and needs your support! - Show up and support your local abortion clinics!  - Don’t forget about mutual aid groups!   - Recognize your privilege and help support intersectional rights too!  Products & Services we LOVE: - Skouts Honor [https://www.skoutshonor.com/]: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/]: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1694081] and you’ll be supporting the show.  Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

The All-Encompassing Impact of Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura Anderson - Ep. 83

Content warning: religious trauma & talk about triggers Welcome to the LAST guest episode of Mindful Minds!! As a little thank you, I have released my religious trauma sticker collection!! You buy the stickers on Etsy here! [https://www.etsy.com/shop/mindfulmindspod?ref=dashboard-header] This week we have a super special guest. I am so excited to welcome Dr. Laura Anderson (she/her) to the podcast!! Dr. Laura’s work has been so impactful in my personal deconstruction journey, and it was such an honor to have her on the show.  Dr. Laura Anderson (PhD, Saybrook University; LMFT) is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence, and religious trauma. Laura has a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, an online coaching company where she and the other practitioners work with clients who have experienced high demand/high control religions, adverse religious experiences, cults, and religious trauma.  In 2019, Laura cofounded the Religious Trauma Institute with the goal of providing trauma-informed resources, consultation, and training to clinicians and other helping professionals who work with religious trauma survivors.  You can find Dr. Laura on social media at @drlauraeanderson , @traumaresolutionandrecovery , and @religioustraumainstitute . You can also visit her website [http://www.drlauraeanderson.com/]. Dr Laura’s new book, “When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High Control Religion” [https://drlauraeanderson.com/book] is out now! Products & Services we LOVE: - Skouts Honor [https://www.skoutshonor.com/]: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/]: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1694081] and you’ll be supporting the show.  Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!

Let’s Talk Homophobia in Christian Colleges with Erin of @REAP_lgbtq - Ep. 79

Please listen to the beginning of this episode for a major update. I cannot thank you all enough for the last 3 years. You have changed my life. Thank you.    Trigger warning: homophobia, transphobia, self-hatred, discrimination, hate crimes, mental health distress, addiction, suicide, counseling abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault & investigations, brief talk about school shootings via Columbine, graphic description of suicide (time stamp: 1:02:00-1:07:00).  This week we have the incredible Erin Green (She/They) of REAP (Religious Exemption Accountability Project) on the podcast to talk about homophobia and discrimination at Christian Colleges.  Erin (She/They) is the Campus and Alumni Organizer for REAP. They are an affirming biblical scholar and LGBTQIA+ activist. Erin has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and an M.Div. from San Francisco Theological Seminary.  If you listened to episode 24, we talk quite a bit about REAP. REAP fights for the safety, bodily autonomy, justice, and human rights of LGBTQIA+ and other communities marginalized at many predominantly white, taxpayer-funded religious schools and colleges. Using campus organizing, storytelling through podcasting, documentary film, and speaking and preaching on campuses throughout the country, REAP empowers students, faculty, staff and alumni at these institutions to advocate for human rights, while shining a light on the dangers and abuses of a major educational pipeline of white Christian Supremacy. If you want to follow REAP and learn more about what they’re doing and how to support it, you can visit them online here and follow them @REAP_lgbtq . You can also reach out to REAP if you are a queer student who is facing discrimination or hatred in a religious school. REAP is also releasing a podcast called, “On God’s Campus,” soon so keep an eye open for that! Lastly, if you want to follow or connect with Erin directly, you can follow them at @_runningerins_ .      Products & Services we LOVE: - Skouts Honor [https://www.skoutshonor.com/]: We are HUGE fans of Skouts Honor. Their probiotic products saved our pup from SO much itchiness. If you use code MINDFULMINDS at checkout, you can get 20% off of a purchase of $50 or more! Keep those pups happy & itch free. - Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/]: I started my show with NO podcast experience and Buzzsprout made it so easy. If you are looking to start a podcast, or find a new host, try Buzzsprout! Listeners will receive a $20 credit by using our link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1694081] and you’ll be supporting the show.  Please rate us 5 stars and leave us a review! Mindful Minds is owned and operated by Serafina. All content belongs to Serafina. Please feel free to contact us at mindfulmindspod@gmail.com for any and all questions, sponsorships, or guest requests!