Mantra with Jemma Sbeg

This week’s mantra is I Let Myself Feel Disappointed. Not everything needs a silver lining, and not every moment needs to be spun into a lesson. This episode explores the harm of toxic positivity and the importance of making space for real, raw emotions, especially the ones we’re taught to skip over. Letting yourself feel disappointed doesn’t make you ungrateful or negative. It makes you honest. This mantra is an invitation to stop forcing a smile and start honoring what’s true, because healing begins when you allow yourself to feel it all.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s mantra is: "I Celebrate Small Wins." Progress isn’t always loud or dramatic, sometimes it looks like quiet steps, steady effort, or simply showing up. This episode explores how to recognize the value in small moments of growth, acknowledge what’s working, and build momentum through encouragement instead of pressure. Celebrating small wins is not about lowering the bar. It’s about honoring the process and reminding yourself that every step forward matters. This mantra will help you stay motivated, present, and proud of how far you’ve already come.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's mantra is: "I Am Allowed to Not Have All the Answers." In a world that often pressures us to be constantly "on" and have every solution at our fingertips, it's easy to feel inadequate when we encounter uncertainty. But true wisdom often lies in the humility of not knowing everything and trusting the process of discovery. In this episode of Mantra, we'll explore how to release the burden of needing to be omniscient, embrace curiosity, and find peace in the unfolding journey. Allowing yourself to not have all the answers isn't a sign of weakness; it's a profound act of self-compassion that opens doors to new learning and growth. This Mantra will help you ease the pressure, lean into the unknown, and trust that clarity will come in its own time.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s mantra is: "I Trust That My Body Knows What It’s Doing." In a culture that constantly tells us to second-guess our bodies, learning to trust yours is a radical act. This episode explores how to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, listen to its signals, and move through the world with more self-compassion and ease. Your body is not the enemy. It is your home, your guide, and your greatest ally. This mantra is a reminder to tune in, release control, and believe that your body is working with you, not against you.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s mantra is: "I Am Not Afraid to Ask for What I Need." Speaking up for yourself can feel vulnerable, but honoring your needs is a powerful act of self-respect. This episode explores how to get clear on what you truly need emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and how to ask for it without guilt or apology. Asking is not about being too much. It is about trusting your worth and allowing others to meet you with care. This mantra invites you to use your voice, set clear boundaries, and believe that your needs matter.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's mantra is: "I Create Spaces that Nourish My Soul." The environments we live, work, and rest in have a powerful impact on how we feel. In this episode of Mantra, we explore how to design physical, emotional, and relational spaces that support your peace, creativity, and growth. Creating nourishing spaces isn’t just about candles and cozy corners. It’s about surrounding yourself with what uplifts you, setting boundaries that protect your energy, and choosing environments that reflect your values. This mantra will help you reconnect with what makes you feel grounded, safe, and truly at home.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's mantra is: "I Allow Myself to Be Imperfect." Perfection is a moving target, and chasing it only disconnects us from our humanity, our joy, and our growth. In this episode, we explore how to release unrealistic expectations, make peace with our flaws, and show up as our full, messy selves. Allowing imperfection doesn’t mean giving up, it means honoring progress over perfection and giving yourself space to learn along the way. This mantra is a gentle reminder that you are worthy, lovable, and enough, even in your most unfinished moments.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the courage it takes to close life chapters and embrace new beginnings. Jemma reflects on personal transitions, including moving out alone and preparing for a big move to London. Discover why people resist change through concepts like familiarity bias and nostalgia traps. Jemma shares rituals for honoring endings and reframing anxiety as excitement. Learn journaling prompts to aid closure and a challenge to mark your own transitions. Trusting your past allows for a brighter, more empowered future!

This week's mantra is: "I Listen to Understand, Not Just to Reply." In a world that often prioritizes quick responses and expressing our own opinions, true connection stems from a deeper place: the willingness to truly hear and comprehend another's perspective. Active listening is a powerful skill that transforms relationships, fosters empathy, and opens doors to richer conversations. In this episode of Mantra, we'll explore what it means to quiet your own internal dialogue, lean into curiosity, and create space for genuine understanding in every interaction. Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's mantra is: "I Am Not Too Much." So often, we dim our light, quiet our voices, or shrink ourselves to fit into what we perceive as acceptable. This belief—that we are somehow "too much" for others—can hold us back from truly showing up as our authentic selves. In this episode of Mantra, we'll explore how to release the pressure to conform, embrace your unique qualities, and stand confidently in your bigness. Realizing you are not too much means honoring your emotions, your passions, and your energy without apology. This Mantra will inspire you to shed self-doubt, celebrate your full expression, and trust that your true self is exactly enough.Mantra is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Mantra! Instagram: @mantraopenmind | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices