Mind Over Matter: Todd Brossart on Mindfulness and Mental Freedom
Building up that flexible perspective muscles not just your own, not just you as an independent person who believes they are not connected to this world in any way, but really taking on the perspective that I am connected to everyone and other people's needs are just as important as mine.
Have you ever felt trapped by your own thoughts, like they're holding your heart hostage? Todd Brossart gets it. In this episode of the Mental Events podcast, Todd dives into the world of mindfulness, offering practical tips and personal reflections on how to reshape your relationship with your mind. He believes that thoughts are just 'mental events'—here one moment, gone the next.
By understanding this, you can start to see life not as something that happens to you but as something happening for you. Todd shares his journey into mindfulness and how it has helped him achieve psychological flexibility. He talks about recognizing how the mind operates and using small moments of awareness to shift your attitude. This episode is packed with actionable advice on how to use mindfulness to recalibrate yourself and connect more deeply with others.
If you're looking to start or deepen your mindfulness practice, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Tune in to learn how to untangle from harmful thoughts and embrace a more empowering way of living.