“Mindfulness is a co-creation. Because you're not just shut off to what's going on around you. You're aware. And in that awareness, you're really feeling into, how do I feel in this moment? Is this what I want to do?” Many of us have the notion that in order to meditate, and hence to reap the benefits of mindfulness, one must sit on a cushion in an uncomfortable position for an inordinate amount of time. However, for martial arts film star Bruce Lee, mindfulness was not necessarily sitting still. He would often meditate while jogging, or while walking around his backyard. And he saw mindfulness as an active process, a constant flow, one that his daughter, Shannon Lee, identifies as a “co-creation.” After hearing Shannon and her daughter, Wren, speak about mindfulness at the Youth Mental Wellness Now! Summit last summer in LA, Youth Advisory Board Members Kaelyn, Dannie and Elver were brimming with questions. How could they incorporate mindfulness more into their daily lives? And how should young people be approaching meditation in this day and age? In this episode, Shannon tackles these questions with the same curiosity and wisdom fueling her endeavor to preserve Bruce Lee's legacy for future generations.

If anyone understands how meditation can add a sense of hope and resilience to a busy day in a busy life, it's Mariana Fernandez. A Peloton tread, yoga and meditation instructor with over 12 years of teaching experience, her calming studio demeanor shines through on this episode as she shares the details of how she found meditation, her personal practice, and her philosophy around teaching. "It's not one size fits all," she says. "There's no right or wrong way to start."

Join Kaelyn, Dannie, Gabby and Kyle as they tackle questions pertaining to prospection, or thinking about the future, and mental health. What are the pros and cons of looking into the future? How much planning is too much planning? How can thinking about the future make life more meaningful? And lastly, how do we recenter and refocus after diverging from a path we previously set for ourselves?

In today's episode, Dannie, Kaelyn, and Dr. David Rivera discuss winter break and how to cope with the stressful transitions it may bring.

A little appreciaton can go a long way-- for friends, for coworkers, for ourselves. Join co-hosts Dannie and Kaelyn and special guest Jay as they explore the intricacies and depths of appreciation, what it looks like, and its profound effects on our mental health and subsequently, our lives.

Starting college and having roommates for the first time can be scary. Many people find the transition to sharing a space difficult, let alone navigating relationships with roommates they may not have known before. Join co-hosts Kaelyn and Dannie as they discuss their experiences meeting, living with, and resolving conflict with roommates.

Finding the right therapist can be tricky, but finding a therapist that you can relate to as a person of color presents its own unique challenges. Join co-hosts Dannie and Kaelyn as they chat about finding the right therapist, what to expect when starting therapy, and how to get the most out of therapy.