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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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Replay: Stress and Therapy

Replay: Stress and Therapy

Investing in yourself is one of the greatest investments you'll ever make. If you're considering seeking therapy to conquer stress, foster inner peace, and practice self-care, but aren't sure where a…

00:15:13  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
Replay: Wishes. Goals. Resolutions.

Replay: Wishes. Goals. Resolutions.

Wishes. Goals. Resolutions. Although we meet at the crossroads of these terms typically around New Year's, goals are flexible and should be implemented anytime, anywhere! And now that we're halfway t…

00:15:38  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
Replay: 7 Pillars to Mindful Love

Replay: 7 Pillars to Mindful Love

Love might feel like a fairy tale, but it takes work. Love shows up in the words we say, the actions we do, and how we nurture the relationship we have with ourselves and the people around us. 

This e…

00:20:26  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
Replay: Not What You Say, But How You Say It

Replay: Not What You Say, But How You Say It

Remember when as kids, we would say things through an unfiltered lens? As we grow up, we realize how important it is to balance honesty and authenticity with kindness and filters, to nurture relation…

00:12:25  |   Tue 11 Jul 2023
Replay: Expectations and Reflections

Replay: Expectations and Reflections

Sometimes, the expectations we have for ourselves or others can make things overwhelming because we think things have to be 'perfect' to be enjoyed. However, this isn't the case - what really matters…

00:14:38  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
A Transformative Journey Through Four Seasons

A Transformative Journey Through Four Seasons

Free to be Mindful is celebrating the end of its 4th season! But don't worry - we're renewed for Season 5 on August 22, 2023, and have more content coming your way this summer so make sure to be on t…

00:18:01  |   Tue 27 Jun 2023
Cultivating Happiness Through Mindful Living

Cultivating Happiness Through Mindful Living

The pursuit of happiness isn’t a final destination - it’s a journey. The pursuit is what brings us happiness, and the “end” goals are just celebrations along the way! 

This episode takes us on a journ…

00:16:35  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Letting Go for Personal Growth

Letting Go for Personal Growth

What letting go means to you can vary: it can be letting go of pain, letting go of an expectation that didn’t follow through, or letting go of a person you care about deeply. When it comes to letting…

00:24:43  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
Parents & Pride: Understanding Equality & Love

Parents & Pride: Understanding Equality & Love

Love with pride! June is Pride Month - whether you’re a part of the community or an ally, as we celebrate, we also break barriers, learn about various human experiences throughout history, and emphas…

00:19:43  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Balanced Parenting in the Summer

Balanced Parenting in the Summer

Summer vacation is officially here! This school year was one for the books - and for parents and children, a vacation is much needed. Summer is a great way to celebrate cherished endings and new begi…

00:20:58  |   Tue 30 May 2023
Frustration and Perseverance: The Story of Free to Be Mindful

Frustration and Perseverance: The Story of Free to Be Mindful

Happy 4th Birthday to Free to Be Mindful! From where it all began to its fourth birthday celebration, from the milestones to the hurdles, this special episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at it…

00:30:58  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Changing the Narrative of Mental Health

Changing the Narrative of Mental Health

May is for Mental Health Awareness Month! Here at Free to be Mindful, we believe in self-care and self-love, mindful living, and real-talk discussions, and talking about mental health is as real as i…

00:25:24  |   Tue 16 May 2023
The Realities of the Motherhood Journey

The Realities of the Motherhood Journey

Happy Mother’s Day! As we spend this weekend celebrating mothers and caretakers, we realize that there’s a reason moms are superheroes. But the superhero label doesn’t come without complexity; the in…

00:24:48  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Autism Awareness in Infancy & Early Childhood

Autism Awareness in Infancy & Early Childhood

We just celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April. We encourage you to join us in this special guest episode as we explore early symptoms of autism in infants and children, ways parents can advocate…

00:51:11  |   Tue 02 May 2023
Is Being Too Busy Truly a Good Thing?

Is Being Too Busy Truly a Good Thing?

Can you think of a time you’ve felt too busy or were in a constant state of ‘doing’ and not just ‘being’? You’re not alone! Sometimes, we find ourselves too busy because we’re focused on the past or …

00:21:39  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Coping with Insecurities

Coping with Insecurities

Insecurities can include uncertainty or a lack of confidence regarding internal or external factors, whether relationships, body image, lifestyle, etc. It’s natural to feel insecure! But by deconstru…

00:25:21  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Allowing Our Siblings to Grow

Allowing Our Siblings to Grow

Happy Sibling’s Day! It’s the perfect time to show appreciation for our siblings, whether it’s reflecting on shared childhood memories or expressing gratitude for the new-found experiences we create.

00:18:12  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
Managing Expectations through Adulting

Managing Expectations through Adulting

Sometimes, we find ourselves holding onto unrealistic expectations that carry more weight than we realize. Whether these expectations stem from uncertainty about the future, struggles in the present,…

00:21:54  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
Incorporating the Arts into our Adult Lives

Incorporating the Arts into our Adult Lives

Creativity and imagination are important to us as children, but the positive impacts of the various forms of art we are introduced to are just as powerful to us as adults.

This episode explores the va…

00:16:07  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Navigating Career Changes

Navigating Career Changes

Job changes are inevitable — whether it's figuring out a career path, dealing with job loss, or facing some major transformation in your career. No matter what the work transformation is, it’s import…

00:20:47  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
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