Amanda Muhammad, MA

In this episode, Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps interview mindfulness-based stress management consultant Amanda Muhammad, exploring preventative self-care, psychological safety, nervous system regulation, and practical mindfulness tools that help educators shift perspective, honor boundaries, and cultivate meaning, well-being, and presence through breath, grounding, and intentional being.





CHAPTERS
00:00Preventative Self-Care Strategies
02:05Introduction to Amanda Muhammad
06:01Amanda's Journey into Mindfulness and Stress Management
10:11Understanding Psychological Safety
15:48Practical Tools for Educators
19:58The Power of Breath and Mindfulness
23:57Shifting Perspectives on Stress
29:52The Importance of Community and Support
38:30Honoring Personal Boundaries
41:08Connecting with the Audience
42:12Resources for Educators
43:28Rapid Fire Fun Questions
46:24The Power of Silence
49:10Choosing Stillness in a Noisy World
52:20Creating a Great Day
54:01Reflections on the Conversation
01:00:18Surrendering Well-Being to External Systems
01:01:20Finding Meaning in Life's Circumstances
01:02:49The Importance of Breath and Grounding
01:03:27Healthy Coping Mechanisms and Self-Regulation
01:05:22Understanding Nervous System Regulation
01:07:36Expanding Perspectives on Life and Interactions
01:09:24The Power of Noticing and Trusting Your Body
01:10:10Exploring Beliefs and Alternative Narratives
01:12:55Choosing Empowering Narratives
01:17:57The Essence of Being vs. Doing
01:21:51Creating an Empowering Narrative




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