Free to Be Mindful Podcast
The Free to Be Mindful Podcast invites you along on a journey to learn of mindful living, grow in mental health and inspire through personal growth. In a world where we can often feel much stress and overwhelm, this podcast provides bite-sized tips and real-talk conversations, empowering you to embrace mindfulness and nurture your full potential.
Welcome to the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where busy working moms like you can find solace, clarity, and practical tips to live a mindful and intentional life. Hosted by Vanessa De Jesus Guzman - a Licensed Therapist, Retired Educator, Entrepreneur, and Mom of two - this podcast is designed to empower moms to prioritize their mental well-being, embrace mindfulness, and nurture their full potential without losing their cool.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out. But motherhood doesn’t have to mean chaos and anxiety. The Free to Be Mindful Podcast provides bite-sized tips, real-talk conversations, and expert interviews to help you embrace an intentional approach to find joy and reduce overwhelm, prioritize your mental health amidst the chaos of motherhood, and engage in self-discovery with guidance from experts and personal stories
Vanessa's unique blend of professional experience and personal insight has made her a trusted voice in the wellness and mental health space. Featured on the Today Show, Univision, Parents Latina and multiple national publications, Vanessa is passionate about helping moms like you reduce the mental load, find moments of peace, and live a more fulfilling life.
Each episode is designed with your busy schedule in mind—keeping things short, sweet, and practical. Whether you're driving to work, folding laundry, or taking a break between tasks, you can easily fit these episodes into your day. Every episode wraps up with a short guided meditation, giving you the opportunity to pause, reflect, and center yourself.
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, or simply carve out time for yourself, the Free to Be Mindful Podcast is the perfect companion for your journey to a more mindful and joyful life.
New episodes are released weekly twice a week, so don’t miss out! Tune in to reclaim your calm, center yourself, and remember that in the midst of it all, you are always Free to Be Mindful.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 280
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Doing What Brings You Joy
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Society tends to overschedule kids with extracurricular activities. While this has great benefits, it’s important to remember kids need space to play and just be. On the other hand,…
Ep38: Consult a Counselor
The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully.
Today’s question: “My kid does not l…
Confidence to Overcome Fears
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The lack of confidence can hold us back from doing hard things and overcoming our fears. This episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast discusses how mindset, body awareness, and pr…
Ep36: Consult a Counselor
The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully.
Today’s question: “How do I help my …
Work Life Balance
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We all contribute to the functioning of our communities in some way. This episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast explores how we can have a positive work life balance while feeli…
Ep34: Consult a Counselor
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The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully.
Today’s question: “How do I he…
Do It Scared
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Throughout our lives we experience many “scary” moments of life, but we also conquer them as well! This episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast shares tips on how to manage and co…
Ep32_Consult a Counselor
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The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversation…
Ep30_Consult a Counselor
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The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversation…
National Relaxation Day
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August 15th is National Relaxation Day. While it seems silly to have a day to celebrate this, it seems we could all increase our knowledge base of how to relax. This episode of the …
Fostering Happiness
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National Happiness Happens Day is August 8th. It encourages people to celebrate their expression of happiness. At times, however, this can be a challenge. This episode of the Free t…
Ep28: Consult a Counselor
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The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, which provides bite-sized tips for parents, educators and anyone working with kids. These real-talk conversation…
Celebrating Family Day
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Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman welcomes you to Season 2 of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast. Discussing American Family Day - celebrated on August 1, 2021 - Vanessa provides family bond…
Freedom & Self-Care
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Ending Season 1 of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman reflects on gratitude for our freedoms, and the ability to implement moments of self-care during our …
Tips for Dads
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This episode, being released on Father’s Day, celebrates fathers and provides tips necessary for all parents and caregivers, but especially for fathers. Join Licensed Professional C…
Work & Play
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How often do we prioritize the work that we do over the people in our lives? And when we accomplish those goals, do we take the time to celebrate, or do we continue to set the bar h…
Everyday Courage
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Everyday we make many decisions - some trivial, some more life-changing. For those bigger decisions, we benefit from some courage - which is sometimes scary! What helps with making …
Tips to Mindful Living
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In an episode a few minutes longer than usual, Vanessa celebrates Free to Be Mindful’s 2nd birthday, how her business got its name, the importance of mindfulness, along with 5 tips …
Mental Health in Kids
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Working as a teacher and school counselor one quickly learns the importance of mental health in children through personal experience. Hear the story that catapulted Vanessa from edu…
Celebrating Motherhood
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As we celebrate motherhood, this episode shares three tips to remind all mothers and caregivers to put themselves first. Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Vanessa De Jesus Guzma…