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Live Well, Be Well: Mindfulness Under the Microscope

Podcast: City of Ames’ Podcasts · City of Ames, Iowa

Opublikowano: 2026-08-19

Our minds are busy places. We replay yesterday, worry about tomorrow, jump from one task to another, and sometimes struggle to simply pay attention to what's happening right now. In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., Kacie Schumann explores mindfulness: what it actually means, where the practice comes from, what research says about its benefits, and how you can incorporate it into everyday life. And no, you don't have to sit cross-legged on the floor saying "ohhhmmm" for 30 minutes. Kacie looks at research connecting mindfulness with reduced stress, improved sleep, increased focus, and psychological...