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Invocation for New Thinking Allowed
Here’s a new meditation I recorded. I hope you enjoy it! In the Invocation for New Thinking Allowed, CoHost Emmy Vadnais guides a blessing meditation for everyone connected to New Thinking Allowed. May the New Thinking Allowed intentions of sharing new ideas and listening to each other be experienced by us all. May we all be heard, valued, respected, and loved.
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Stress Resilience and Wellbeing
Jen Willoughby Vogtmann, OTD, OTR/L was interviewed about “Stress Resilience and Wellbeing” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 54 on 1/12/22. Jen Willoughby Vogtmann, OTD, OTR/L shares findings from her recent research study that was co-authored with Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, “Building Stress Resilience and Wellbeing: Introducing Mindfulness Training to Reduce Stress in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students.” This study was statistically significant with helping participants (OT students) lower their perceived stress levels. Occupational Therapy students were able to feel more calm, engage more mindfully in every day activities, and be able to respond vs. react in situations. Students requested that meditations accompany the beginning of each class. She hopes…
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Clarity, Decisions, Guided Imagery, Imagery, Intuition, Intuitive Development, JOy, Love, Meditation, Symbol
Getting Clarity and Direction
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Getting Clarity and Direction” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 50. There are times in your life where you may have confusion and need more clarity on what direction to take. Emmy offers four tips plus a bonus technique that may help you. 1. Take time to think about what you what and don’t want. 2. Quiet your mind. 3. Notice what has risen to the surface. 4. Use divination tools, or your own images or symbols. In the bonus step, she shares how you can access conflicting parts of you to come to an understanding on the best path forward, knowing that sometimes timing plays…
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Signs and Symbols
Signs and Symbols Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Signs and Symbols” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 49. Emmy shares how signs and symbols are subtle yet powerful ways to connect to your intuition. She provides examples of how signs can come in your life through music, the radio, podcasts, dreams, and something you read, see, or a person says to you. Setting an intention to receive a sign may help you to get information to know you’re on the right track, help you make decisions, have healthy relationships, and live a more meaningful and joyful live. Emmy is the author of “Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for…
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Being in the Flow, Creativity, Decisions, Intuition, JOy, Love, Meditation, Play, Prayer, Wellness, Wholism
Being in the Flow
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Being in the Flow” on the Healing Connections Podcast. Emmy shares how being in the flow can improve joy, creativity, intuition, love, and problem-solving. Being in the present moment and enjoying the moment may increase being in the zone and having peak experiences. She suggests activities that may improve your ability to be in the flow and enjoy life more, such as play, meditation, prayer, being in nature, engaging in mind-body-spirit health and wellness activities, and surrounding yourself with beauty and people you enjoy. Emmy is the author of “Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality.” You can…
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Intentions that Work for You
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Intentions that Work for You” on the Healing Connections Podcast. Emmy shares how to create the best intentions to manifest your goals and dreams. Getting crystal clear with what you want and don’t want will make your path easier. Utilizing the law of attraction with writing, art, images, affirmations, meditation, and prayer can help you achieve your goals. Intuition can support you to become aware of the inner workings of your mind to easily develop your own personal affirmations and intentions. Becoming aware of your beliefs, self-talk, and expectations can help you identify barriers and areas that may need transformation. Once you have set your intentions…
