Joelle Anderson is a meditation instructor and psychotherapist who takes a modern approach to mindfulness. Her youtube videos have captured a young and vibrant audience who are interested in finding real tools to help them manage their emotions and make their lives better.

This is the first interview I have done with this podcast, and there will be many more to come. Joelle’s expert advice answers many of the common questions a new meditator might have, as well as some things you can expect in your mindfulness journey.

Talking Points:

(02:24) Joelle’s background in counseling and mindfulness

(03:30) What exactly is mindfulness?

(04:55) Benefits of mindfulness in focus and emotional control

(06:50) How this philosophy applies to eating disorders and anxiety

(08:45) How Joelle got into meditation and how it improved her life

(11:10) Life is the game, meditation is the training for the game

(15:01) How Joelle handled a cantankerous youtube commentor

(18:25) What a REAL meditation practice looks like with Joelle and I

(22:00) What if meditation is boring?

(21:15) What are benefits of meditation that Joelle has noticed

(29:00) Tips to meditate if you have ADHD

(32:50) How and why she started her Kernel of Wisdom Youtube Channel

Action Steps:

Check out Joelle’s YouTube channel called Kernel of Wisdom

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