Navigating Change With Presence: Mindful Awareness with Steve Barton

Always preparing for the next thing while life slips by? On The Mindful Journey, host Niharika and coach Steve Barton explore navigating change with presence rather than prediction. You will learn why mindfulness is exciting, not boring, how to clear the weeds of overthinking, and a playful way to let go of the past. About the Guest: Steve Barton is a coach who helps clients build awareness and release old thinking. He co-wrote The Father, The Son, The Aha Moment with his son in 2021. Key Takeaways: Feeling stuck? Start with one breath, then list what you are grateful for. Gratitude loosens stuckness. Curiosity softens judgment. Ask what sits beneath a struggle: fear, self-doubt, guilt or shame. Take one small step toward it. Feel an old hurt, name it, then "boop it" onto an altar in your mind. Your ego is a tool, not an enemy. Use it, or it uses you. You are where you are meant to be. Move forward with loving boundaries. Connect With Steve Barton: Website: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebartoncoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.barton.338 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevebartoncoaching Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to The Mindful Journey: when presence, not prediction, is the compass [02:00] Mindfulness Is Not Boring: quieting the mind to meet something bigger [05:00] Weeding the Garden of Thought: awareness from above the stadium [08:30] Ego as a Tool: breath, gratitude and curiosity when you feel stuck [13:00] Forgiving Your Own Thoughts: fear, guilt, shame and failing forward [18:00] Boop It: a playful practice for releasing the past [24:00] Right Where You Are Meant to Be: boundaries, backsliding and moving forward 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #themindfuljourney #mindfulness #navigatingchange #presentmoment #overthinking #lettinggo #selfawareness #gratitude #failforward #healthyboundaries #mindsetcoach #gameoften #personalgrowth