Meditate Awake

Today's guest is Breanna LeBlanc, a Wellness Coach and Model passionate about helping people feel amazing in their mind, body and life.  We talked about her personal story with Celiac Disease, Lactose intolerance, mental health, and how she took her own experience to help others break down limiting beliefs, old identities and unsupportive patterns that have been keeping them stuck in their current reality and comfort zone. I wasn't aware that most of a person's Serotonin (the happiness hormone) is produced in the gut.  Wow. We discussed what insights she's gained from overcoming many of the obstacles she went through and what daily actions are helpful to all those interested in a healthier gut, and happier life. Here's where you can find her: Instagram: @bre.fitmodel and @wholesome.wealth Website: breannaleblanc.ca 3 Tips from Breanna for those who want to improve their gut health and mental wellbeing: - Eat Wholefoods: Reduce the amount of preservatives, gmo, pesticides and antibiotics (found in meats

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Today's Meditation Tip 

Today's Meditation Tip

This is today's Meditation Tip.

Today, try bringing your journey with imperfection into your meditation practice. There are endless ways you could do this, but start simple: accept the imperfection of your practice. When your mind wanders, notice it; and then gently return to your practice and consciously send love to your active, wandering mind. If you feel frustrated or uncomfortable in your meditation, notice that; and then allow yourself to smile as you acknowledge and welcome the reality that your meditation practice — like everyone else’s — can be a messy and beautiful human experience.

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