How can one be more mindful? For Mare, it’s helpful to be aware of our conditioning as women in this society. It’s important not to blame ourselves when we realize that we’re giving our power away, when we can’t say our truth, when we shrink, or when we turn against ourselves when we receive harsh judgement. We are not our conditioned patterns and that is the fundamental understanding that takes time to fully understand. Another way is to connect with yourself in the moment, which also includes doing meditation. It’s a simple way to know oneself as you are at a certain moment while cultivating an intimate relationship from within. Mare Chapman, M.A., is a mindfulness-based feminist therapist, mindfulness teacher, consultant, and author. Building on forty years of clinical experience and thirty years of studying and practicing mindfulness, she is devoted to understanding how internalized misogyny trains women to disconnect from their authenticity, thereby losing their voice and power, and how mindfulness can be applied to transform these habits so women can live fully empowered, vibrant, and healthy lives. Her recently published book, "Unshakeable Confidence, the Freedom to be Our Authentic Selves: Mindfulness for Women", is based on the class she’s been teaching to women in Madison, Wisconsin for over 20 years.   What we discuss: 01:07 – Introducing Mare 04:19 – Mare’s Beginnings in Mindfulness 12:39 – Having Unshakeable Confidence 14:09 – The Feminine Mystique in Mare’s Work 30:42 – The Importance of Ancestry 33:41 – How to Start Being Mindful 41:03 – Judgement, Pain, and Rejection 48:07 – Practicing Mindfulness and Avoiding Judgement 55:59 – The True End Goal of Mindfulness 59:23 – Mindfulness to Combat Trauma and Scary Stories 1:08:10 – Mare in Behalf of the Great Mother   To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free!   You can find Mare through her websites: https://www.marechapman.com https://www.marechapmanauthor.com   To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners