In this episode of the Bare Minimum Health Podcast, we’re diving into the power of the pause — that small moment of awareness that can help you navigate cravings, whether for food or mindless social media scrolling. When you stop, take a breath, and ask yourself, "What do I feel?" you create space for your Wise Mind to step in and guide you to make choices that honor both your emotional needs and logical thoughts.
Links Mentioned in the show:
Wise Mind article: https://samanthaholmgren.ca/wise-mind
Anti-Inflammatory Path to Wellness: https://samanthaholmgren.ca/course
What You’ll Learn:
How a simple pause can help you understand and manage cravings, rather than fighting or giving in to them.
The balance between emotional and rational thinking when it comes to decision-making around food, work, and rest.
How to avoid burnout by tuning into your body’s needs, especially as a spoonie or neurodivergent person.
My personal experience of using the Wise Mind to balance rest and productivity — and how listening to my body has saved me from burnout.
Key Takeaways:
A tiny pause can unlock your Wise Mind — the place where emotional intuition and rational thought meet.
Cravings are not just about food. Recognizing physical hunger (before you hit ‘hanger’ mode) is key to emotional regulation.
Moving forward doesn’t always mean pushing through. Sometimes, progress looks like resting.
Reflect and Act:
Next time you feel an urge — to eat, to scroll, to push through exhaustion — pause. Breathe. Ask yourself, "What do I feel?"
Notice how your body and mind respond differently, and explore how your Wise Mind can guide your next steps.
Behind the Scenes:
How I used the Wise Mind approach in my work life recently, choosing to rest when I needed it and recovering more quickly than if I had pushed through.
Question of the Week:
Have you ever felt torn between the need to rest and the pressure to keep going? How can the concept of the Wise Mind help you in these moments?
Connect with Me:
Subscribe to Bare Minimum Reset for more weekly tips on how to manage chronic pain, fatigue, and the ups and downs of life with chronic illness.
Until next week, remember: rest and keep moving forward.
-Samantha 💜
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