Foster to adopt change Knead to Know Exploring Mindfulness Through Touch

What if the most powerful mindfulness practice you could do today was already waiting for you — right in your kitchen? In this episode, we're taking everything we've explored together — the calming power of intentional breathing and the art of truly tasting our food — and bringing it all home, literally. Because mindfulness doesn't live at the spa or on the beach. It lives in the smell of something baking, the cool smoothness of dough between your fingers, and the colors of ingredients laid out on your counter. We're diving into kitchen-based sensory mindfulness — a gentle, flexible practice that invites you to use touch, smell, and sight as anchors to the present moment. You'll discover how everyday tasks like cooking, baking, or even just pressing and pulling dough can become opportunities to slow down, tune in, and feel grounded. We'll also talk about something important: your senses aren't just for calm — they're also your body's built-in warning system. Learning to listen to them mindfully means knowing when something feels off and having the wisdom to seek support. Whether you're cooking solo, kneading dough with your kids, or just standing in your kitchen wondering what's for dinner — this episode meets you right where you are. In this episode, you'll explore: 🔹 How sensory awareness builds naturally on mindful breathing and mindful eating 🔹 Using touch, smell, and sight as doorways into the present moment 🔹 How the feel of dough connects us to memory, emotion, and the present 🔹 Practical ways to bring mindfulness into cooking, baking, and everyday kitchen tasks 🔹 Why your senses are also a powerful tool for body awareness and safety Subscribe to the Transition Awareness Breathing podcast on your preferred streaming channel: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UP4Rvl... HeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-tr... Experts and Authors: Expertsandauthors.tv (You can also find this program on Apple TV, Roku and Firestick by downloading the Experts and Authors app). June 22, 2026