Feeling stressed? Author, comedian and recovering agoraphobe Sara Benincasa is here to soothe your soul and maybe make you laugh during a really weird time. Great guests, helpful relaxation techniques, funny little stories, and shout outs to great nonprofits helping folks in need.
Sara discusses anger and "How to Fight" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Sep 09, 2022
Breathwork for Recovery with Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp
01:09:41
Sara talks about going through a rough patch emotionally, and how Breathwork for Recovery with Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp has helped. She also interviews Nathaniel to learn more. Get 70% off the Breathwork for Recovery monthly healing circle on September 10, 2022 with offer code SARA: https://www.breathworkforrecovery.com/trainings-and-workshops. Please listen with care, as this episode includes discussion of trauma, addiction, and suicidal ideation.
Aug 06, 2022
Joyful Work and Montaigne
00:34:26
Sara learns how Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) got himself out of post-retirement depression, and how we all can benefit from joyful work. A little breathing exercise is also included. Thanks to patrons at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Jul 30, 2022
WTF Is A Vacation?
00:30:38
Sara tries to figure out how to go on vacation, talks about why you shouldn't ask strangers when they're gonna start an Only Fans, and offers some ideas on how to relax. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa
May 31, 2022
To Live and Grieve in America
00:16:49
Sara reads from the new essay "To Live and Grieve in America," originally published at SaraJBenincasa.Medium.com. This episode describes and addresses violence. Please donate to Everytown.org.
May 20, 2022
How Do You Do Your Day?
00:42:52
How do you go about your day? Where do work, art, rest, family, and other elements come into play? We do some relaxing breathwork, consider social media and its role in one's daily schedule, and get a glimpse of the work lives of artists Alma Thomas, Alice Neel, and Lorraine Hansberry. We conclude with a brief self-reflection exercise. Also, Sara sits on a bag of frozen cauliflower puree. Thanks to all the supporters at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Apr 25, 2022
Pandemic Friendships: Heartbreak & Happiness
01:08:15
Have you gone through a friendship breakup? Have you met an amazing new friend in the past few years? Are you in the mood to relax and do some breathwork? Do you just want to hear a random writer actress woman in New York City say words on air? Cool, then this episode is for you. The podcast returns thanks to the generosity of patrons at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa.
Feb 07, 2022
Relaxation in Winter & Beyond
00:33:57
Ways to pamper and soothe yourself: meditation, candles, houseplants, floral arrangements, writing, skincare with bizarre French names, body oil from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Buncombe County, North Carolina, therapy, baths, exercise, riding an expensive bicycle to nowhere, and other stuff. We conclude with some guided breathwork. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Thank you to patrons past, present and future.
Jan 06, 2022
Make Some Tiny Goals!
00:36:50
In lieu of resolutions, Sara offers two simple methods for getting stuff done: a weekly chore chart, and a list of ten small, achievable goals for the year. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/SaraBenincasa. Thanks to current patrons!
Feb 12 | 00:47:47
Meditation and Real Life
Nov 27 | 00:44:42
Anger and the Sacred Pause
Sep 09 | 01:09:41
Breathwork for Recovery with Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp
Aug 06 | 00:34:26
Joyful Work and Montaigne
Jul 30 | 00:30:38
WTF Is A Vacation?
May 31 | 00:16:49
To Live and Grieve in America
May 20 | 00:42:52
How Do You Do Your Day?
Apr 25 | 01:08:15
Pandemic Friendships: Heartbreak & Happiness
Feb 07 | 00:33:57
Relaxation in Winter & Beyond
Jan 06 | 00:36:50
Make Some Tiny Goals!
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