Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!

Our podcast is a space for meaningful conversations, for exploring the insights that arise in our mindfulness-at-work programs, and for sharing the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and tune in. The journey of mindfulness is one of discovery—of presence, awareness, and transformation. As mindfulness teachers, we have had the privilege of witnessing its impact in real time: the shifts in perspectives, the newfound resilience, the quiet moments of clarity that ripple into powerful change. We've seen it in the eyes of our participants when something clicks, when a deep breath dissolves tension, when an insight sparks a new way of engaging with life.

Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters! is a health podcast hosted by Pierre Khawand & Sarah Killeen, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Pierre Khawand & Sarah Killeen hosts Awakening Mindfulness at Work: A Conversation That Matters!, a health show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Mindful Scrolling: From Habit to Choice

  Sep 17, 202620 min

  Scrolling doesn’t have to be something that simply happens to us. What if we could become more aware of why we scroll, how we scroll, and what we actually want from the experience? In this episode, Pierre and Sarah explore how we can shift from habitual scrolling to more intentional scrolling. They introduce two simple questions—Why am I scrolling right now? and How am I scrolling?—and explore the interplay between awareness, intention, and action. They also share practical experiments: setting personal guidelines around when and where we scroll, taking a short break from scrolling altogether, pausing to reconnect with our surroundings, and reflecting on what we notice along the way. The goal isn’t to label scrolling as good or bad, or to judge ourselves when we fall back into old habits. It’s to become more conscious of our choices—and, with curiosity and kindness, shape a relationship with technology that better supports our well-being.

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  Episode #41

  Slow Down, Simplify, Soften, Surrender, Share

  Sep 10, 202619 min

  What if five simple practices could help you navigate stress, uncertainty, and the increasing complexity of modern work and life? In this episode, Sarah introduces her framework of the Five S's of Mindfulness: Slowing Down, Simplifying, Softening, Surrendering, and Sharing. Together, she and Pierre explore how these five practices naturally build upon one another to help us cultivate greater presence, reduce overwhelm, and respond to life's challenges with more wisdom and compassion. From slowing down enough to gain perspective, to simplifying what truly matters, softening our resistance, surrendering what we cannot control, and sharing these qualities with others, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap for bringing mindfulness into everyday life. This episode serves as an introduction to the Five S's, with future conversations exploring each practice in greater depth through practical exercises and real-world applications.

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  Episode #40

  Scrolling: What Is It Really Costing Us?

  Sep 3, 202617 min

  In the first episode of this series, Pierre and Sarah explored the surprising benefits of scrolling and the deeply human needs it can fulfill. In this second conversation, they turn to the other side of the story. What happens when scrolling becomes more than an occasional break? What does it quietly take away from us? Together they explore the hidden costs of our digital habits—from fragmented attention and diminished reflection to comparison, insecurity, and the endless search for external validation. They discuss how social media is intentionally designed to capture our attention, why awareness is more important than self-judgment, and how our digital "mental diet" shapes the way we think, feel, and experience the world. Rather than condemning technology, this episode invites listeners to notice—with curiosity and compassion—the personal cost of scrolling in their own lives. Awareness, after all, is the first step toward change. This conversation prepares the ground for the final episode of the series, where Pierre and Sarah explore how to build a healthier, more mindful relationship with technology.

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  Episode #39

  Scrolling: What Are We Really Looking For?

  Aug 20, 202616 min

  Scrolling has become one of the defining behaviors of modern life. We do it while waiting in line, between meetings, when we're bored, or when a task becomes difficult. But before asking whether scrolling is good or bad, what if we asked a different question: What is scrolling actually doing for us? In this first episode of a three-part series, Pierre and Sarah take an unconventional approach. Instead of focusing on the downsides of social media, they explore the positive intentions behind scrolling. They discuss how it can satisfy deeply human needs—for learning, inspiration, connection, curiosity, creativity, belonging, laughter, and even brief moments of relief during stressful days. Rather than judging ourselves for scrolling, they invite us to become curious about what we're really seeking whenever we reach for our phones. Understanding those needs is the first step toward developing a healthier and more intentional relationship with technology. This conversation lays the foundation for the next two episodes, where they will explore the hidden costs of scrolling and practical ways to become more mindful in our digital lives

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  Episode #38

  The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): What Are We Really Missing?

  Aug 13, 202619 min

  Fear of Missing Out—or FOMO—is often associated with social media. But it also shows up at work: checking one more email, saying yes to one more meeting, postponing time off, or worrying that opportunities are passing us by. In this episode, Sarah and Pierre explore how FOMO quietly shapes our decisions, fuels stress and anxiety, and pulls us away from the present moment. Together they examine both the "micro" moments of interruption and the larger fears about career, success, and fulfillment. They also offer a simple mindfulness practice to help you recognize FOMO as it arises, reconnect with your body, uncover the deeper need beneath the fear, and cultivate a greater sense of presence, abundance, and gratitude. If you've ever struggled to fully disconnect from work—or wondered whether constantly chasing "more" is causing you to miss what matters most—this conversation is for you.

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