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3445: Integrating Mind and Body: Be Present, Reduce Stress by Sam Russell with Tiny Buddha on Mind-Body Connection

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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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Jun 27, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3445: Sam Russell explores how stress and frustration often arise when the mind races ahead of what the body is realistically prepared to do. Through his experience with yoga, he shows how mindful practice helps bridge the gap between thought and action, leading to greater presence, self-awareness, resilience, and inner balance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress/ Quotes to ponder: "Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries." "Practice is realizing you can’t control what you will experience by over-thinking, overanalyzing, and forcing your will. You simply have to show up and be there, in both mind and body, allowing for an integrated experience." "Being strong is sensing your gaps and working with them, drawing them closer, bridging them, and learning from them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices