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The Mindtea Podcast

Issie Wan

Welcome to The Mindtea Podcast! New episodes released biweekly on Mondays, with occasional bonus 'mini-sips' or meditations. This podcast blends ancient wisdom and modern psychology to help you reconnect with your inner world. The Mindtea Podcast is hosted by Issie Wan, a mindfulness teacher, tea ceremony host, certified hypnotherapist and speaker.

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  • Monday · 16 min

    EP40: What If Not Everything Needs to Be Optimised?

    Are you tired of trying to optimise everything? In this episode, we explore the growing desire to step away from constant optimisation and simply experience life again. We look at the return of analogue hobbies, why we’re increasingly craving slower, more “impractical” experiences and what they might tell us about our deeper psychological needs for autonomy, competence and connection. We cover: - The cultural shift away from constant optimisation - Self-Determination Theory - How tracking and metrics can sometimes take us further away from ourselves - Why we’re increasingly drawn to real-world connection and community - How mindfulness can help us reconnect with the ordinary moments that make us feel human 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness work: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • September 14 · 18 min

    EP39: What is Mindful Living?

    You want to live a more mindfully - but where do you actually begin? What simple tools can we use to become more present in our everyday lives? And what attitudes can we cultivate to help us live with greater awareness, purpose and meaning? In this episode, I’ve brought together wisdom from six different mindfulness teachers, each with their own perspectives and expertise, to take you on a journey through what it can look like to bring mindfulness beyond the meditation cushion and into the way you actually live your life. Covered in this episode: EP18: Sean Fargo https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I8w0gXrjkySziH5eDvwo2?si=YENxZnoUQyW-N6oaJb11IA EP35: Steve Haberlin https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ICEA3zGlCF2xBP2Ok2JBw?si=9Mj2UmELTs6bA5hakrELoQ EP25: Jack Palmer https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yukRDGC7i0xUOtRfzdA0H?si=aL_FokD-S_ONHaR9cabGWA EP36: Will Crawford https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lSE2NbrQI3pAOZRzvyADN?si=VUYbiCulQReBrr6fkoQ3pg EP34: Tony O’Shea Poon https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e1etfP5dSi3sd5tGTBfBD?si=vbTHN1kBRRqknhnpMjiWCw EP13: Rachel McKenna https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JeTWtmiYgrRIDvXaAj7zi?si=pp_bZ_KxSRe-pznI74DJZQ 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness work: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • August 31 · 21 min

    EP38: How to Stop Obsessing Over Outcomes

    Have you ever worked so hard on something, non stop, only to realise that what you were doing wasn’t working? In today's episode, we’re talking about what it actually means to detach from an outcome and enjoy the process. We cover: The mindfulness principle of non-striving and what it actually means to detach from an outcome without losing your ambition Why striving too hard can become unsustainable What it actually looks like to 'enjoy the process' 📌 Links & Resources: Head to my website for mindfulness coaching: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • August 17 · 38 min

    EP37: Forest Bathing...Can Nature Be Therapy?

    What if there was a way of experiencing nature that goes beyond just going for a walk? In today’s episode, I sit with Linda Prigarska, founder of The Wild Pause and the UK's leading forest bathing expert, certified directly by Dr. Qing Li, founder of shinrin-yoku (Japanese term for forest bathing). We cover: what forest bathing actually is and what a session looks like the science behind nature therapy why modern lifestyles may have made us increasingly disconnected from nature practical ways you can bring the benefits of forest bathing into your everyday life Linda Prigarska is a certified forest bathing guide, trained through the Forest Bathing Institute in the UK and INFOM in Japan. She is the first UK guide certified through INFOM directly by Dr. Qing Li. From Latvia and based in London, she runs woodland immersions to help busy Londoners slow down and reconnect with nature and themselves. Connect with Linda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wild.pause/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • August 3 · 47 min

    EP36: Can Music Be a Mindfulness Practice?

    When we think of mindfulness, many of us imagine sitting in silence - but did you know that mindfulness can also be practised, and even enhanced through music? In today’s episode, I sit down with Will Crawford, TEDx speaker and Founder of quietnote, a healthtech company helping organisations build healthy minds and high-performance cultures through the intersection between mindfulness, music and mental fitness. We talk about: - Why meditation doesn’t have to be practised in silence - Simple sound-based mindfulness exercises you can try today - What science says about a music and mindfulness combined approach - How mindfulness can support us professionally in the workplace Connect with Will: Website: https://www.quiet-note.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crawford-a30968202/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietnote/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • July 21 · 55 min

    EP35: Modern Mindfulness…is AI the Future of Practice?

    Can AI help us become more mindful? In today's episode, I sit with Dr. Steve Haberlin, author, researcher and long-term meditator, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the future of mindfulness: what role should AI play in practice? We talk about: the impact of tech on modern day attention integrating mindfulness into educational settings the potential and limitations of AI in facilitating meditation personalizing mindfulness practices through neurofeedback and apps ethical considerations and future of AI in mindfulness _______________________________ Dr. Steve Haberlin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. A practitioner of Transcendental Meditation for over 30 years, he is the author of several books, including Meta-Meditation for Mental Health (Routledge). He explores how ancient wisdom traditions and emerging technology can responsibly inform one another. Connect with Steve: Email: steve.haberlin@ucf.edu Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-haberlin-ph-d-22390b55/ Latest book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1041223587?lv=shuf&channelId=520&plpRedirect=mhFallback Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • July 6 · 59 min

    EP34: The Art Of Living Mindfully (Beyond Meditation)

    Is mindfulness just about meditation? How do we actually LIVE mindfully? In today’s episode, I sit with the person who introduced mindfulness to my life, Tony O’Shea Poon. Tony is a tutor at UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, training the next generation of practitioners. Tony practices mindfulness in the Plum Village style, as taught by the Buddhist Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. He is also a clinical hypno-psychotherapist and founder of Mindful Me, providing mindfulness and coaching for organisations. Together, we explore the art of living mindfully beyond meditation, including practices like mindful eating and mindful communication, and other simple practices you can begin incorporating into your own life today. We talk about: - mindful eating practices - what it looks like to respond, not react - four steps to mindful communication - how our practice has developed as mindfulness teachers - teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village Connect with Tony: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmeuk/ Website: https://mindful.me.uk/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyosheapoon Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • June 22 · 28 min

    EP33: Making Friends In Adulthood

     We are the most connected digitally we've ever been, and yet many of us still struggle to feel truly seen beyond how we are perceived. In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with her best friend ‪kina issariya‬, a YouTuber whose channel bridges creativity and healing, to explore  what it means to feel safe and seen in friendships, ways to make friends as an adult, and how to deepen existing relationships.Connect with Kina:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekinaissa/Youtube: ttps://www.youtube.com/@kinaissariya/featuredTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinaissariya Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • June 7 · 14 min

    EP32: Can You Become Too Self Aware?

    What happens when awareness starts to feel like overthinking? In this episode, we explore the difference between self-awareness and dissociation, why becoming more self aware can leave us stuck in our heads, and how mindfulness helps with this when we understand how to *actually* practice it. We cover: - Difference between self-awareness and ‘self surveillance’ - Role of the default mode network in mindfulness - 3 ways to practice returning to the present moment 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness coaching: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • May 18 · 24 min

    EP31: How To Start Trusting Yourself

    What does self trust actually look like? In this episode, we explore the theme of trust, why it’s so hard to trust ourselves especially during times of change or uncertainty and 3 small, simple steps to start strengthening your self-trust. We cover: What self trust actually is Why our brains hate change and uncertainty The importance of listening to your body and intuition Practical ways to build self-trust through small acts 📌 Links & Resources: Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • May 4 · 26 min

    EP30: If You Think You're 'Bad at Meditating', Listen To This

    Many of us misunderstand mindfulness. We think the goal is no thoughts, instant calm or self-improvement. Those assumptions can create pressure and make practice feel harder. But when we understand what mindfulness is actually training, the practice becomes much easier to integrate into real life. So in today’s episode, I will be sharing what mindfulness actually is and 3 shifts to help you make the most of your practice. We cover: Why it’s not about having no thoughts Top down and bottom up approaches Meeting ourselves with compassion 📌 Links & Resources: Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • April 19 · 17 min

    EP29: From Existing to Experiencing (How I shifted it)

    Why do we feel disconnected, even when we’re doing everything ‘right’? In this episode, we explore the concept of autopilot in our daily lives, how it disconnects us from the present, and practical mindfulness tools that have helped me personally - shift from existing to truly experiencing each moment. We cover: - Signs of living on autopilot and disconnection - The psychology behind autopilot - The Default Mode Network and habituation - 3 simple, sip-sized ways to cultivate awareness - Mindfulness as a way to slow down and reconnect 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

  • April 6 · 42 min

    EP28: Stop Scrolling, Start Connecting (with Dr. Lauren Serpico)

    In today’s episode, we continue last week’s theme of mindful media use with Dr. Lauren Serpico, exploring the deeper psychological needs we’re trying to fulfil when scrolling, how social media addiction can be similar to other addictions and practical ways to shift from mindless scrolling to mindful consumption. We talk about: why you keep scrolling (even when you don’t want to) how social media shapes your perception of reality ways to build healthier, more intentional online habits biohacking our happy chemicals with dopamine menus Dr. Lauren Serpico is a Psychology PhD and social media manager for a health research company. Lauren’s doctoral work explored the intersection of personality, social media use, and mindfulness, shaping her approach to understanding behavior, well-being, and how we engage with the digital world. Connect with Lauren: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurenserpico/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • March 29 · 14 min

    EP27: How to Stop Doomscrolling

    Struggling to put down your phone? In this episode, we break down the psychology behind why social media is so addicting, how technology affects our everyday attention and 4 ways to bring more intentional social media use to our lives. We cover: Intermittent variable reward and dopamine Intentional alarms and digital mindfulness Replacing doom scrolling with ‘dreamscrolling’ Decluttering your digital devices 📌 Links & Resources:- Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • March 22 · 18 min

    EP26: Presence in Performance (Eileen Gu & Alysa Liu)

    In this episode of Mindtea, we explore mindfulness through the lens of Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu. We cover lessons from the Olympics - practical insights we can learn from these athletes and incorporate into our own lives, including presence in performance, self-compassion over self-judgement, and flow vs. control. We cover: - Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu’s personal journey - Visualisation and neuroplasticity - The neuroscience of flow - Real world application: meditation for flow 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • March 16 · 42 min

    EP25: Why Meditation Feels Impossible With ADHD

    If you’ve ever tried meditation and thought ‘this doesn’t work for my brain, there’s something wrong with me’, you’re not alone. For many people with ADHD, traditional meditation can feel challenging, or even impossible. In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with Jack Palmer, Founder of ADHD Holistically, to explore a different approach - mindfulness for ADHD - why it feels so hard and what actually works. We cover: - Trauma-informed approaches tailored for neurodivergent minds - The importance of flexibility and choice in practice - Practical tools for emotional and nervous system regulation Connect with Jack: Website: adhdholistically.co.uk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-palmer-292a6433b/ Newsletter: https://fullmind.myflodesk.com/subscribe Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • March 8 · 41 min

    EP24: Self Love for the Sensitive Soul

    If you’ve ever been called ‘too sensitive’, find yourself being overwhelmed by your emotions, or struggle with self-compassion, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Issie sits down with mindset and self-mastery coach @Jade to explore how sensitivity, intuition, and inner awareness are actually powerful tools for personal growth. We cover: - Why sensitivity is misunderstood as weakness - Sensing into intuition vs. fear - The role of nervous system regulation in hearing your inner voice - How subconscious beliefs shape our confidence and decisions - The importance of self-compassion in personal growth Connect with Jade: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartofjade__/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XVC0CuvfP1md8zTgOGjFA Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fNHR8IOxSiRvuvcHLcHTE?si=d5e5498d50f248a0 Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

  • March 1 · 20 min

    EP23: How to Let Go (Without Forcing It)

    In this episode of Mindtea, we talk about the concept of letting go from a mindfulness perspective, the neuroscience behind why it’s so hard to let go, the benefits of letting go and how we can integrate this into our everyday lives. We cover: Letting go beyond the physical Why holding on causes suffering Psychological barriers to letting go How mindfulness helps us to practice letting go 📌 Links & Resources: Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

  • February 22 · 44 min

    EP22: How To Build Deep Inner Self-Trust

    In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with Maija Morton, a mindset coach specialising in confidence, perfectionism, people-pleasing to break down the psychology of self-doubt and why it is so hard for us to trust ourselves. We talk about practical ways we can build deep inner self-trust and confidence to create a life that feels joyful and aligned for us. We cover: The difference between confidence and self-trust How confidence manifests differently in men and women Mindset reprogramming, nervous system regulation and somatic release Ways to overcome perfectionism and people pleasing Connect with Maija: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedbymaija/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-morton-b2b287192/ Website: https://fluum.ai/maija-morton-mindset-coaching Connect with me: Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MindTea is a podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology. There will be inspiring guest conversations, as well as solo episodes where I guide you through guided meditations, hypnotherapy, and mindset tools for everyday life.

  • February 15 · 19 min

    EP21: Why Is It So Hard to Receive? The Psychology of Generosity

    Why do we struggle to receive? Whether it’s a compliment, a gift, an act of kindness or even love…many of us feel guilt, discomfort, or a strong need to give something back immediately. In this episode of Mindtea, we explore why receiving can feel like a burden and how learning to receive expands your life. We cover: Why receiving feels uncomfortable Neuroscience of generosity How to allow ourselves to receive love from others 📌 Links & Resources: Head to my website for mindfulness offerings: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

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