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How Diet Culture Fuels Orthorexia and Body Image Struggles

How Diet Culture Fuels Orthorexia and Body Image Struggles

Oct 24, 2025 |

In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, I sit down with registered dietitian nutritionist, certified eating disorder specialist, and intuitive eating counselor Robyn Goldberg to explore the complex intersection between diet culture, orthorexia, and body image....

Consciousness, Curiosity, and the Illusion of Separation

Consciousness, Curiosity, and the Illusion of Separation

Oct 17, 2025 |

In Part One of our ANEW Insight conversation, physician, psychologist, and consciousness researcher Dr. Howard Eisenberg takes us through his remarkable five-decade journey—from medicine and psychology to pioneering parapsychology research and his latest work on the...

Pilates, Mindfulness & Body Connection: Beyond Fitness

Pilates, Mindfulness & Body Connection: Beyond Fitness

Oct 6, 2025 |

Pilates as Mindful Movement for Mental Health In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar continues her conversation with Sarah Meinert, founder of Ozean Pilates and Wellness, to explore how Pilates transforms not just the body, but also the mind....

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Trying to build a new habit? Start smaller. Dr. Supatra Tovar explains why choosing a realistic daily behavior, pairing it with an existing routine, and using positive reinforcement may make it easier to stay consistent without burning out. Watch the full episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast. #HabitFormationPsychology #HabitStacking #SustainableHabitChange #BehaviorChangeStrategies #DrSupatraTovar
How to Build a Habit Without Burning Out
Before you start meditating, consider these three things. Jeff Patterson says a sustainable meditation practice begins with knowing why you want to practice, committing to consistency, and finding the right guidance. Watch the full episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast. #HowToStartMeditating #MeditationConsistency #MeditationHabitBuilding #MeditationForBeginners #YieldingWarrior
Three Things to Consider Before Starting a Meditation Practice
Why are professional athletes practicing meditation? Jeff Patterson explains how meditation and the meditative arts can support mindset, mind-body connection, and higher-level performance, and why these practices have even been incorporated into elite basketball training. Watch the full episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast. #MeditationForAthletes #MentalPerformanceTraining #MindBodyPerformance #FlowStateTraining #JeffPatterson
Why Athletes Use Meditation to Perform at a Higher Level
What does a flow state actually feel like? Dr. Supatra Tovar explains how meditation and mindfulness may help us become more present, respond instead of react, and create the conditions for becoming fully immersed in what we are doing. Watch the full ANEW Insight Podcast episode with Jeff Patterson. #MeditationAndFlowState #FlowStateTraining #RespondDontReact #MindfulnessAndPerformance #DrSupatraTovar
Meditation, Flow State, and Responding Instead of Reacting
There is more than one way to meditate. Jeff Patterson breaks down three types of practice: ritual meditation, short active resets throughout the day, and philosophical practice that helps you see situations from multiple perspectives. Watch the full episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast. #RitualMeditation #ActiveMeditation #PhilosophicalMeditation #MeditativeArts #YieldingWarrior
Three Types of Meditation: Ritual, Active, and Philosophical
Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2364012/fan_mail/new) Meditation is often thought of as simply sitting quietly for a few minutes, but a meaningful meditation practice can become much more than that. It can influence how we respond to stress, connect with our bodies, build resilience, and move through everyday life with greater awareness. In Part 1 of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with Jeff Patterson, founder of The Yielding Warrior, meditation teacher, martial arts instructor, and author. Jeff shares how a boxing coach first encouraged him to explore meditation and Tai Chi and how those practices ultimately changed not only his performance as an athlete, but the direction of his life. The conversation explores meditation, mindfulness, flow state, mind-body connection, emotional regulation, habit formation, breathwork, and the importance of consistency. Jeff explains why meditation should be viewed as an evolving life practice and introduces his approach to ritual, active, and philosophical meditation. Dr. Tovar also shares a psychological perspective on creating sustainable habits, beginning with manageable practices, and using mindful check-ins throughout the day. You will learn about: • How meditation can help you respond instead of react • How meditation may support focus, performance, and flow state • Why consistency is essential when developing a meditation practice • How to begin meditating without taking an all-or-nothing approach • Why understanding your personal reason for meditating matters • The role of meditation in developing greater mind-body awareness • Why Jeff recommends having guidance when deepening a meditation practice • The difference between ritual, active, and philosophical meditation • How short mindfulness resets can be incorporated throughout the day • How meditation can become an evolving practice rather than simply another daily task Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Jeff Patterson 02:00 Jeff’s journey into martial arts and meditation 05:00 How meditation changed Jeff’s approach to boxing 06:00 Meditation, athletic performance, and mind-body connection 07:00 Responding instead of reacting 07:30 Meditation and reaching a flow state 08:00 Dr. Tovar on mindfulness and the psychology of flow 09:00 Meditation as an evolving life practice 10:00 Movement, sitting meditation, breathwork, and philosophy 12:00 Where should beginners start with meditation? 13:00 Finding your reason for beginning a meditation practice 14:00 Building a stronger personal “why” 15:00 Why consistency matters 16:00 The stonecutter story and the power of repetition 18:00 Why lasting change may happen beneath the surface 19:00 The importance of guidance in meditation 20:00 Dr. Tovar on habit formation and starting small 21:00 Ritual, active, and philosophical meditation 22:00 Using short mindfulness resets throughout the day 23:00 Breath, posture, emotions, and mind-body awareness 24:00 Using meditation to regulate changing physical and emotional states 25:00 Grounding your practice in personal meaning 26:00 Closing thoughts and Part 2 preview Key Topics Covered Meditation Mindfulness Mind-body connection Emotional regulation Flow state Meditation for stress Meditation for performance Habit formation Breathwork Tai Chi Daily mindfulness practices Resilience Responding instead of reacting Ritual meditation Active meditation Philosophical meditation CONNECT WITH JEFF PATTERSON Learn more about Jeff Patterson and The Yielding Warrior: Website: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaichiYielding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyieldingwarrior/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzitJZ8CLWysspfvgtMZbw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-patterson-b691819/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theyieldingwarrior Connect With Dr. Supatra Tovar Follow Dr. Supatra Tovar on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and TikTok: @drsupatratovar Continue Your Journey Book: Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life Course: Deprogram Diet Culture https://anew-insight.com Visit the Website: https://drsupatratovar.com Watch More Episodes: ANEW Insight Podcast Watch the TEDx Talk: Rethinking Your Relationship with Food in the GLP-1 Era Smells Like Humans (https://www.smellslikehumanspodcast.com) Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1562042074)   Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1mOveipIrefEie2qjFiZyi) Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2364012/support) Thank you for joining us on this journey to wellness. Remember, the insights and advice shared on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult wi...
The Power of Daily Meditation: Building Resilience, Focus, and Mind-Body Awareness
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The Psychology of Mindful Eating

The Psychology of Mindful Eating

Dec 4, 2023 |

Welcome back to another blog from my company ANEW Insight, where we delve into the intersection of health, nutrition, and psychology. Today's topic brings us to the heart of a practice that's transformative yet often overlooked: Mindful Eating. Understanding the...

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The Economics of Diet Culture

The Economics of Diet Culture

Nov 26, 2023 |

  Welcome back to another blog from ANEW Insight! Today, we're tackling an aspect of diet culture that is often overlooked but incredibly influential: its economics. Understanding the financial underpinnings of diet culture offers critical insights into why it...

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How Media Fuels Diet Culture

How Media Fuels Diet Culture

Nov 20, 2023 |

Welcome back to another blog post from ANEW Insight. Following our exploration of the history of diet culture, today we turn our attention to a key player in its propagation: the media. Understanding the role media plays in fueling diet culture is crucial for anyone...

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