# Claire Kelly

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Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 1 with Claire Kelly and Victoria Fontana

New Podcast 📢 Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 1: "Down and Dirty" with Mindfulness: What We Wish We’d Known In this first episode of Getting Real with Mindfulness, Claire Kelly (Oxford Mindfulness Director of Teaching and Training) and Victoria Fontana (mindfulness and compassion teacher and…

From Idea to Impact: The Journey of Mental Health First Aid

On August 13, we hosted the 20th episode of The State of Mental Wellbeing podcast, featuring Tramaine EL-Amin, Vice President of Mental Health First Aid USA; Professor Tony Jorm, co-founder of Mental Health First Aid International; and Dr. Claire Kelly, Mental Health First Aid International’s Direc…

Is Mindfulness Just Fluffy Nonsense? | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 2

Is mindfulness just fluffy nonsense?! In this episode of 'Getting Real with Mindfulness', hosts Claire and Victoria take on one of the most common misconceptions about mindfulness - that it’s soft, indulgent, or lacking substance. Through personal stories, practical examples, and a touch of neuros…

Mindfulness Doesn't Work | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 3

Have you ever felt like mindfulness just isn’t working for you? In this episode of 'Getting Real with Mindfulness', Claire Kelly (Oxford Mindfulness) and mindfulness teacher Victoria Fontana dive into what is means for mindfulness to 'work'. They explore why expectations matter, what “working” rea…

Mindfulness is Boring | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 4

In this episode of 'Getting Real with Mindfulness', Claire Kelly (Oxford Mindfulness) and mindfulness teacher Victoria Fontana unpack boredom in mindfulness practice – why it can show up, why it feels so uncomfortable, and how it might actually be a doorway into creativity and awareness.    The fun…

Does Mindfulness Make You A Pushover? | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 5

In this episode of 'Getting Real with Mindfulness', Claire Kelly (Oxford Mindfulness) and mindfulness teacher Victoria Fontana discuss the question: does mindfulness make you a pushover?   Together they unpack the difference between acceptance and passivity, challenging the idea that mindfulness …

What am I supposed to do with all this noticing? | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 6

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “I came to mindfulness to feel better… so why am I noticing more?”, then this episode is for you. In Episode 6 of ‘Getting Real with Mindfulness’, Claire Kelly and Victoria Fontana explore a question that comes up again and again in mindfulness courses: What…

Is Mindfulness Different From Running, Gardening or Painting? | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 7

"I run. That's my mindfulness." It's something we often hear. Whether it's running, gardening, painting, playing music, crocheting, or spending time in nature, many people describe these activities as their mindfulness practice. So is mindfulness really unique? Or is it just another well-being a…

Are You A Mindfulness Apologist or Evangelist? | Getting Real with Mindfulness Ep. 8

How do you talk about mindfulness without sounding apologetic... or like you're trying to convert someone? In this episode of Getting Real with Mindfulness, Claire and Victoria explore the sometimes awkward, often amusing reality of discussing mindfulness with friends, family, colleagues, and comp…

The power of community and creativity with Ghlór Mná

The saying goes "She believed She could so She did" This ties in perfectly with Ghlór Mná, which is a writing and creative wellbeing community for women and mothers in the west of Ireland. It is self described as a space where words are the tool, play is the purpose and connection is the core. Fou…