In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana dives into the subtle yet powerful distinctions between active and passive mindfulness with CBT therapist and confidence coach Ludovica Colella. Together, they explore how everyday activities can become mindful practices, why attention is like a muscle, and how to use mindfulness to stop spiraling thoughts before they take over. Ludovica shares how mindfulness helps in managing people-pleasing tendencies, setting healthy boundaries, and creating space between thought and reaction. This is a grounded, actionable conversation for anyone seeking clarity in a chaotic world.

About the Guest: Ludovica Colella is a CBT therapist and confidence coach who helps women break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and reclaim their voice. Her approach integrates mindfulness, metacognitive awareness, and cognitive behavioral tools to empower clients to live and lead with intention.

Key Takeaways:

• Mindfulness Isn’t Just Meditation: Active mindfulness can include activities like walking, coloring, or cooking—anything that brings intentional focus to the present.

• The Power of Attention: Your attention determines your experience. Mindfulness helps you direct that attention away from negative spirals.

• Metacognitive Awareness: Learning to say, “My mind is having the thought that…” creates distance and breaks the link between thought and identity.

• People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response: Without knowing your needs or feelings, boundaries and communication falter. Mindfulness can reconnect you with both.

• Your Mind Is Not Always Right: Not every thought is true or useful. Learning to observe rather than react is a powerful form of self-regulation.

Connect with Ludovica Colella:

• Website: https://lu-cole.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludovica_colella_coaching/

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