Change, grief + mindful living with guest Mikaela Millington

Have you ever experienced immense joy and gratitude while also sensing deep sorrow or yearning for something no longer in your life?

When you think of change what comes to mind?

Is it memories of excitement? Is it memories of pain and loss?

Change is constant and it reminds us of the temporary nature of life.

When we resist change and grasp to the past or a future desire, we limit the endless source of love that’s always present and supporting us.

In this episode Mikaela Millington and I explore the intersection of grief, change + mindfulness. You’re gonna love it.

These are the key points to takeaway:

• practice pausing intentionally - within the pause we access peace + clarity 
• practice non-attachment + neutrality - you are not your thoughts or any sensations you feel - you are the observer of your thoughts + emotions -  get curious about them
• be open - allow life to surprise you (change + grief don't have to be hard experiences to navigate - there can be moments of fun, play and joy too - and in fact, play is a key ingredient to NS regulation / resilience)
• intentional rest is key to our health. As we prioritize and practice rest, we learn how much we crave it and benefit from it. Often 10min - 1 hour can give us a full reset and support us in navigating the variability of life with more trust and ease
• practice being where your feet are - the brain goes 90 miles a minute - our body moves much slower. It's ok to take time as you figure out you next step. Patience helps us to feel more at ease in the moment and in life

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And if you’re navigating a big change right now or seeking tools to process grief from previous events, I’m hosting a workshop with Rooted Woodland “Grief, Grace + Gratitude” on Nov 9 in the Blue Mountains: https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/schedule/

And if you’re not in the GTA, please check out my online program, Journey Through Grief. It includes breathing practices and somatic release tools to help you process grief so you feel more integrated and at ease: https://edie-gudaitis-wellness.mykajabi.com/offers/h2hLngJQ/checkout

For 1-1 guidance, upcoming retreat info or other inquiries, please reach out: hello@ediegudaitiswellness.com

About Mikaela:

Mikaela is passionate about helping others create a life filled with purpose and intention. As a movement teacher and retreat facilitator based in Tofino, BC, Mikaela draws inspiration from the slow, intentional pace of life on Vancouver Island. This grounding lifestyle fuels her ability to offer transformational wellness and yoga retreats both locally in BC and internationally. And when she’s not teaching in Tofino or guest instructing in Vancouver, Mikaela shares her yoga and Pilates classes on her YouTube channel and offers mindful, personal development content on Instagram.

www.mikmill.com
YouTube: MIKMILLMOVEMENT
IG: @mikmill

Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. This is my perspective on the topic, anchored in the work of various thought leaders + physicians (like Andrew Huberman, Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza + Dr. Gabor Mate to name a few) paired with my own life experiences and healing journey from burnout, grief, severe injury and other events. If you're curious for other resources on this topic, please reach out:
hello@ediegudaitiswellness.com


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