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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.

Personal Growth Self-Improvement Parenting Kids & Family Health & Fitness Self Improvement Mindfulness Mental Health Education
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
280
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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2023, A Year in Review

2023, A Year in Review

Whether you're tuning in at the end of the year or during any other moment, the insights shared are timeless and relevant. 

In this episode we discuss the power of reflection on the past, celebrating …

00:20:03  |   Thu 28 Dec 2023
Mindful Living During the Holiday Season

Mindful Living During the Holiday Season

Christmas is coming! Although there is a lot of beauty in the precious moments of the holiday season, we can often get caught up in busy, hectic holiday schedules, not giving ourselves the opportunit…

00:10:42  |   Mon 18 Dec 2023
Inside Out & Outside In: The Power of Emotional Awareness

Inside Out & Outside In: The Power of Emotional Awareness

Our emotions are complex. Whether it's the mixed feelings that come with the holiday season, tough times in our personal lives, or experiencing emotions in response to what is happening in the world,…

00:23:35  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
Trigger Free Holidays: A Therapist’s Guide to Mindful Gatherings

Trigger Free Holidays: A Therapist’s Guide to Mindful Gatherings

The holiday season is filled with love, joy, and fun-filled gatherings—but it can also bring unwanted experiences or tough discussions. Holidays can trigger intense emotions, and knowing how to respo…

00:24:15  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
Adapting to Cultural & Lifestyle Shifts

Adapting to Cultural & Lifestyle Shifts

Life is constantly changing - which can be beautiful or overwhelming! Adapting to new lifestyles, enjoying modern culture, and remembering how to appreciate memories are great ways to bridge the "new…

00:18:30  |   Mon 27 Nov 2023
Embracing a Lifestyle of Gratitude

Embracing a Lifestyle of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving, we're serving up all things gratitude! During a time filled with love, warmth, and full bellies, it's the perfect time to add the power of embracing a lifestyle of gratitude to our…

00:20:35  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
Recharging our Lives: Exploring the Power of Sleep

Recharging our Lives: Exploring the Power of Sleep

Daylight Savings might change the time on our alarm clocks - but that's not the only thing it's known for! With our sleeping patterns changing, it's important to reflect on the power of sleep, and ho…

00:25:28  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
Harnessing Social Media for Growth & Connection

Harnessing Social Media for Growth & Connection

Cheers to social media - a source for connection, uplifting each other, and finding tools for growth and learning! Social media is one of the most powerful (and popular) tools today - so how can we m…

00:23:40  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness

When times are difficult, the greatest strength we have is each other.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and finding ways to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse, learning ways to re…

00:16:06  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
Living Authentically: Challenging Depression's Masks

Living Authentically: Challenging Depression's Masks

October is Depression Awareness and Prevention Month, and it's the time to challenge the masks of depression, embark on a healing journey, and embrace the self-love and self-care we deserve. 

This epi…

00:23:25  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
Living in Focus with Adult ADHD

Living in Focus with Adult ADHD

October is National ADHD Awareness Month! Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and special guest, musician Greg Rider, as they dive into an honest conversation about life with ADHD, recognizing the signs and…

00:49:32  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
Beyond the Playground: Bullying in Our Adult Lives

Beyond the Playground: Bullying in Our Adult Lives

As children, many of us may have experienced bullying, talked about bullying in school, or were reminded about the importance of compassion and speaking up. But bullying in adulthood exists, too! Bul…

00:22:36  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
Effective Time Management for a Happier You

Effective Time Management for a Happier You

Today's hot topic: time! Time management is a beneficial skill that impacts our personal and professional lives. And with something as valuable as time, how we use it matters.

How can we use time as a…

00:19:05  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Apathy vs Empathy

Apathy vs Empathy

We can sometimes experience apathy as a coping mechanism, or as a lasting impact of stressful situations we've been through. We've also seen firsthand the impact of empathy - how small acts of kindne…

00:16:47  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Finding Your Life's Purpose Through Passion

Finding Your Life's Purpose Through Passion

“I love to enhance the natural beauty of a woman and help them see their true beauty for themselves. When they say to find a career you love and you never work a day in your life, it’s true!” Changin…

00:42:13  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
Chasing Purpose and Passion Beyond the 9 to 5

Chasing Purpose and Passion Beyond the 9 to 5

We all have a purpose! It's more than the goals we have or how much money we make — our purpose extends to the meaning we hold in the lives of those that we cherish. It holds weight in the dreams we …

00:20:50  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
Pause & Progress Through Retreats

Pause & Progress Through Retreats

Learn how to take a pause. Refuel your mind and body by relaxing and tuning into what you love. Take a chance at progress. All of these steps and more are part of a transformative journey led by retr…

00:18:44  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
Embracing Change and New Beginnings

Embracing Change and New Beginnings

New beginnings can be a transformative journey. They can lead to improved mental and physical health, a rejuvenated passion for what we love, more self-care, growth, and clarity in finding our true p…

00:18:01  |   Tue 22 Aug 2023
Replay: Self-Love

Replay: Self-Love

When we make space for self-care, we make space for the good, the broken, and the in-between. We invest in self-love and nurture our relationships—both with ourselves, and the people around us. 


This …

00:15:38  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Replay: Freedom and Self-Care

Replay: Freedom and Self-Care

Self-care is some of the best care! By prioritizing self-care, we give ourselves the freedom to grow, foster relationships, and take in the moments that truly matter. 


This episode explores the signif…

00:12:32  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
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