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Girl, Choose Yourself!
Girl, Choose Yourself!
Hosted by Eimear Zone, author of The Little Book of Good Enough and the newly released Choose Yourself, Girl, Choose Yourself! is the podcast for women ready to reclaim their power, break free from the expectations that have held them back, and live life on their own terms. Each week, Eimear shares heartfelt conversations and gritty truths that challenge the stories we've been told by society, our families, and even ourselves. This podcast is all about reconnecting with the truth of who you truly are, embracing your powerful magnificence, and boldly creating a life that reflects your dreams, not your fears. If you're ready to choose yourself, show up fully, and live unapologetically, hit play and join the movement.
Girl, Choose Yourself!
What Is Mindfulness? A Simple Introduction + Guided Meditation
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We live in a world where stress, anxiety, and burnout have become normal. According to the World Health Organization, workplace burnout alone was officially recognized as a legitimate occupational phenomenon — and it continues to rise year after year.¹ In the U.S., multiple studies show that more than 75% of adults report moderate to high stress, and anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 people annually.²
You don’t need to be “broken” to feel overwhelmed — you just need to be awake in a culture that is wired for distraction, comparison, and urgency.
In today’s milestone episode — Episode 50 — I’m not interviewing a guest. Instead, I want to insert a breath into your life.
You may not know this about me, but I’m a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. I trained in mindfulness because I was tired of the “drama department” in my own head, and because I saw again and again how inner tension was undermining confidence, performance, connection, and joy — especially for women who do so much, give so much, and expect so much of themselves.
In this episode, we explore:
What Mindfulness Really Is
Mindfulness isn’t emptying your mind or escaping life — it’s paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, without judgment.³ At its core, it’s a practice that trains your nervous system to notice what’s happening before you react to it — and that is profound.
Why It Matters Right Now
The research on the benefits of mindfulness is robust. Studies show that regular mindfulness meditation can:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Decrease symptoms of depression
- Improve emotional regulation
- Increase focus and cognitive flexibility
- Lower physiological markers of stress
- Enhance a sense of calm and well-being⁴
For people experiencing burnout or overwhelm — the very things many women are trying to manage with productivity, perfectionism, and performance — mindfulness offers a gateway to presence, and presence is the foundation of creative, sustainable, and integrated living.
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
This episode breaks down the core areas mindfulness cultivates awareness:
- Mindfulness of the Body
- Mindfulness of Feeling Tone
- Mindfulness of Mind
- Mindfulness of Mental Patterns
And we use the breath — the most accessible anchor — to begin.
A Short Guided Introduction Practice
No long retreats. No complicated methodology. Just a practical guided breath meditation you can do right now.
Resources & Science Mentioned
¹ World Health Organization — Burnout as an occupational phenomenon
² APA Stress in America Survey
³ Jon Kabat-Zinn — definition of mindfulness
⁴ Multiple peer-reviewed studies showing the benefits of mindfulness practice
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