Feeling scattered, overstimulated, and stuck in a cycle of information overload?
You’re not alone—and there’s a powerful antidote hiding in plain sight: mindfulness. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Tara Segree, a longtime educator, meditation coach, and author of Bringing Mindfulness Into the Classroom. Tara has a deeply calming presence and a practical approach to mindfulness that helps you take your power back—even if you’ve been deep in the scroll hole.

We talk about how constant digital stimulation affects our energy, why mindfulness isn’t just “nice to have” but essential for mental clarity, and simple ways to begin a practice, even if you only have five minutes a day.

If you’ve ever said “I don’t have time to meditate” or felt like mindfulness was just another thing on your to-do list, this conversation will change the way you think about it.

Tara Segree is the author of Bringing Mindfulness Into The Classroom, a speaker, education consultant, and meditation coach with over 20 years of teaching experience. She was awarded the Educational Innovation Award from The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard's Flourishing Network in 2021 and is a collaborator for the Common Sense Media award winning podcast, Mini Meditation for Kids. Her free meditations are on Insight Timer and YouTube. Tara works with schools to bring wellness into classrooms through mindfulness, as well as with universities and non-profit groups. Tara runs parent workshops and professional developments for corporations, teachers and non profit groups, to ensure that leaders and mentors take care of themselves before doing the heavy work of helping others dealing with massive challenges.

In this episode:

• Why information overload is draining your energy—and what to do about it
• How to start a mindfulness practice with just 10 minutes a day
• The hidden power of breathing and gratitude (and how to feel it, not just list it)
• How mindfulness helps you make clearer, more grounded decisions
• The role of mindfulness in parenting and how kids learn by watching us
• Easy ways to bring mindfulness into everyday moments—like walking into the grocery store
• Why taking your power back starts with stillness and listening to your own heart

Resources Mentioned:

• Tara’s meditations on Insight Timer: Insight Timer Profile
• FREE meditation video on YouTube: Watch Here
• Tara’s book: Bringing Mindfulness Into The Classroom

Connect with Tara Segree:

• Instagram: @tara_segree
• Substack: When Life Gives You Life, Just Breathe
• LinkedIn: Tara Segree

Connect with me, Dr. Sara Poldmae:

Website: https://risingwomanproject.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarapoldmae

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