SHINEABLE Ep. 5 – When Kids Learn Mindfulness in School
Interview with Kim Armstrong from Space Between
My guest in this episode has a Big Dream to make mindfulness part of our education system. Kim Armstrong co-founded the non-profit called Space Between in Seattle to start bringing this big dream to life.
In this episode, Kim shares how it all started, some fun stories from the kids, and how her program is already having an impact in the schools. And, as a special bonus, Kim is going to lead me in a short mindfulness practice that you can join in too!
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SHINEABLE Notes – episode 5
Interview with Kim Armstrong from Space Between
Topics we cover:
- Space Between – small organization – big mission
- Mindfulness definition – Practice of being in the present moment with compassion and curiosity
- TRY IT: join us in a short mindfulness practice
- Unicorn breath and Octopus breath
- Kim’s story – how it all started
- Stories of impact
- How you can help
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kim Armstrong, Space Between
Space Between Co-Founder and Co-Director, Kim Armstrong practices mindfulness in order to know, see, and feel what is really important in life. Her favorite mindfulness quote is “Live the actual moment. Only this actual moment is life” by Thich Nhat Hanh. Kim has a masters in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Washington and is a certified meditation teacher and 500 hour yoga teacher.
Kim’s super power is deep listening with full presence. When she isn’t managing operational details, she can be found strumming chords on her guitar. What she wants you to know is “I am much more fun and less serious than I appear! Ask me about Forest Bathing or Zumba.”
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ABOUT OUR HOST: Gayle Picken
Gayle is the Founder and Director of the NW Mind Body Spirit Connection–events & media designed to spark connections and conversations for Living Your Best Life. She loves connecting with community, supporting small business owners, doing yoga, taking impromptu day trip adventures, and dreaming big dreams. She lives in a cozy mountain cabin surrounded by Ponderosa Pines, tucked high above the Teanaway River in Washington state.