Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!

Episodes

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  Scrolling: What Are We Really Looking For? 20.08.2026 16m

  What if scrolling isn’t the problem? In this first episode of a three-part series, Pierre and Sarah challenge the usual narrative around social media. Instead of criticizing scrolling, they explore the deeply human needs it often fulfills—from curiosity and learning to inspiration, connection, and even emotional restoration. By approaching scrolling with mindfulness rather than judgment, they invite listeners to better understand their own habits and begin building a more intentional relationship with technology.
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  The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): What Are We Really Missing? 13.08.2026 18m

  What if the fear of missing out is causing you to miss out on the present moment? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how FOMO shows up in our work and personal lives, why it creates stress and distraction, and how mindfulness can help us relate to it with greater awareness and kindness. You’ll discover a practical reflection to help you move beyond the constant pull of ”more” and reconnect with what truly matters.
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  Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Staying Grounded When Work Feels Hard 06.08.2026 11m

  When work feels difficult, it’s easy to lose your sense of balance. This guided meditation invites you to pause, reconnect with self-compassion, cultivate possibility, and draw on your inner resources so you can meet life’s challenges with greater calm and resilience.
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  Beyond the To-Do List: Three Radical Ideas 24.07.2026 13m

  What if the most productive thing you could do today wasn’t checking another box? In the final episode of our three-part series on to-do lists, we explore two simple practices and three unconventional ideas that invite us to rethink productivity itself. From doing the difficult thing first to putting the list aside, starting with a blank page, and focusing on priorities instead of endless tasks, this episode is about creating a healthier relationship with our work—and with ourselves.
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  From To-Do List to Today’s Intentions List: Getting Things Done Mindfully 23.07.2026 12m

  What if the key to getting more done isn’t a better to-do list—but a different relationship with it? In this episode, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Keen introduce the Today’s Intentions List, a mindful alternative that helps you focus on what truly matters each day. They explore how mindfulness transforms not only what we choose to do, but how we move through our work—with greater presence, clarity, and calm. You’ll also learn a practical focus mantra, discover why emotions often drive our productivity challenges, and see why managing a to-do list is ultimately about managing the mind behind it. A thoughtful conversation for anyone seeking less overwhelm and more intentional, meaningful work.
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  Three Ways to Lighten Your To-Do List 16.07.2026 15m

  Can a simple to-do list become a source of stress, guilt, and anxiety? In this episode, we introduces three practical ways to lighten your to-do list—and your mind. Learn how renaming your list, reframing your relationship with it, and creating a Not-To-Do List and a Someday List can help you focus on what truly matters while letting go of unnecessary pressure. More than productivity tips, this episode is an invitation to cultivate perspective, courage, and a healthier relationship with the way we organize our lives.
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  Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Savoring Joy 09.07.2026 11m

  Slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters. In this special guided meditation, Pierre and Sarah invite you to savor moments of joy, appreciate your own efforts, and reconnect with the people and experiences that bring meaning to your work and your life. A gentle practice to help you cultivate calm, resilience, gratitude, and connection—one mindful breath at a time.
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  How to Stay Mindful Throughout the Day—Even When You're Busy 02.07.2026 18m

  How do you stay mindful when life gets busy? In this practical conversation, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Pellegrini explore simple ways to bring mindfulness into everyday activities, meetings, conversations, and work. They discuss intention-setting, mindful transitions, working with the senses, and how small moments of awareness can help us stay grounded throughout the day. A helpful episode for anyone looking to make mindfulness a natural part of daily life.
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  Mindfulness Made Easy: Awareness, Kindness, and Befriending Yourself 18.06.2026 18m

  Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore mindfulness as awareness with kindness and meditation as the simple practice of sitting and befriending yourself. Together, they unpack common misconceptions, discuss the role of presence and self-awareness, and share how these qualities can help us navigate work, relationships, and everyday life with greater ease and wisdom. A practical and refreshing conversation for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
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  Surfing the Waves of Change: Mindfulness, Impermanence & Letting Go 11.06.2026 18m

  Life changes constantly—and yet we often resist it. In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how mindfulness can help us navigate uncertainty, fear, impermanence, and transition with more calm, awareness, and resilience. They reflect on attachment, resistance, emotional contraction, and the power of the pause between stimulus and response. A meaningful conversation about learning to flow with life rather than fight against it.
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  Awakening Presence—A Guided Meditation for Calm, Intention & Aliveness 04.06.2026 14m

  A calming guided meditation with Sarah exploring breath, presence, listening, body awareness, and intention. This gentle 15-minute mindfulness practice invites you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the flow of the present moment—offering a simple way to bring more calm, awareness, and compassion into your day.
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  Doing the Difficult Thing—Gently, Intentionally, and One Step at a Time 28.05.2026 20m

  Why do we keep avoiding certain tasks—even when we know they matter? In this episode, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Killeen explore the emotional side of difficult work: fear, overwhelm, perfectionism, shame, and resistance. Together, they discuss how mindfulness, self-compassion, and small intentional steps can help us gently turn toward what we’ve been avoiding instead of staying stuck in cycles of procrastination and stress. A practical and deeply human conversation about difficult tasks, emotional resilience, growth mindset, and learning to move forward one step at a time.
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  Scars, Mistakes, and Growth: The Hidden Gifts of Imperfection 21.05.2026 18m

  Inspired by a quote from John Steinbeck—“To be alive at all is to have scars”—Pierre and Sarah explore the role of mistakes, setbacks, and emotional challenges in growth. A reflective conversation about mindfulness, self-compassion, and how the experiences that wound us can ultimately shape our resilience and wisdom.
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  When Your Job Feels Hard—Practical Ways to Stay Resilient and Resourceful 07.05.2026 21m

  What do you do when work feels difficult—and you can’t change the situation? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how to stay grounded, resourced, and well—even in challenging work environments. They share practical ways to shift from feeling stuck to becoming more resourceful—through small actions, mindful awareness, and a different relationship to what you can and cannot control. A supportive and realistic conversation for anyone navigating stress, overwhelm, or difficult dynamics at work.
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  Seeing Clearly—How Small Moments Can Change Everything 30.04.2026 16m

  Can noticing a single flower really change your life? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore a simple yet powerful insight from Thich Nhat Hanh—and what it means for everyday life and work. They reflect on gratitude, simplicity, and the small moments we often overlook—along with how presence and listening can become quiet acts of care in the workplace. A gentle, practical conversation—and an invitation to notice what you might be taking for granted today.
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  Lightness & Purpose: Finding Joy Without Losing Meaning 28.04.2026 15m

  Can we be serious about our work—and still experience lightness and joy? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah speak with Dr. Jonathan Fisher about how purpose and lightness go hand in hand. They explore burnout, emotional heaviness, and simple ways to reconnect with joy, presence, and a lighter way of being—at work and beyond.
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  The Practice of Joy at Work 16.04.2026 19m

  In this episode, we explore joy as a practice—not something we wait for, but something we can cultivate throughout the workday. From small mindful moments to meaningful progress, learning, and connection, joy can be intentionally brought into our work. A simple shift that can change how we feel and show up each day.
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  Wisdom Beyond the Mind: Listening to the Heart and Gut at Work & Beyond 14.04.2026 21m

  Can wisdom help us navigate stress and burnout at work? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah speak with Dr. Jonathan Fisher about expanding our understanding of wisdom beyond the mind—into the heart and gut. They explore how embodied awareness, perspective, and mindful journaling can support better decisions, emotional balance, and a more sustainable way of working.
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  Working in Iterations: A Mindful Way to Start, Progress, and Let Go of Perfect 09.04.2026 20m

  In this episode of Awakening Mindfulness at Work, Pierre and Sarah explore a deceptively simple yet transformative approach: working in iterations. Rather than taking on overwhelming tasks all at once, they introduce the idea of creating small, intentional “containers”—clear, manageable steps that help us begin, explore, and make progress with more ease. They discuss how iterations can reduce procrastination, shift us out of overwhelm, and support creativity and thoughtful action. The conversation also touches on the neuroscience behind getting started, the balance between structure and flexibility, and the challenge of knowing when something is “good enough.” Along the way, they invite listeners to move from being a constant “doer” to becoming a more intentional “designer” of their work. This episode offers a practical and mindful approach to tackling meaningful work—one step at a time.
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  Productive or Happy? Finding the Balance That Actually Works 02.04.2026 20m

  Are you more focused on being productive—or being happy at work? In this episode, Pierre Khawand and Sarah Pellegrini explore how constant busyness can lead to stress and disconnection—and how mindfulness helps bring balance. They introduce the idea of “work hygiene,” share simple practices like restorative breaks, and reflect on how slowing down can actually help you accomplish more—with greater ease and fulfillment. A practical conversation on doing your best work without burning out.