My Mindful Moment Journey to the Microphone | A Podcast Story
There are moments in life that seem small at first….mindful moments
A quiet decision.
A new habit.
A simple daily practice.
Looking back, those small moments often become the turning points that quietly change everything.
When I first began writing Empowering Mindful Moments, January 1st, 2025, my goal was simple.
I wanted to share practical mindfulness tools that could help people experience a little more calm, confidence, and peace in everyday life.
What I didn’t expect…
…was how much those same practices would continue changing me.
Growth Happens One Mindful Moment at a Time
Like many people, I’ve experienced self-doubt.
I’ve questioned whether I was ready.
I’ve wondered if I had something valuable to offer.
Years ago, the thought of recording my own podcast would have felt overwhelming.
Not because I didn’t care about helping people…
But because that quiet inner voice kept asking,
“What if it’s not good enough?”
Instead of trying to silence that voice through willpower, I simply continued practicing what I teach.
Becoming more aware of my thoughts.
Pausing before reacting.
Offering myself kindness instead of criticism.
Learning to trust myself one small step at a time.
Those weren’t dramatic changes.
They were gentle.
Almost unnoticeable from one day to the next.
But over time…
They changed me.
The Unexpected Result
One day I realized something surprising.
The fear hadn’t disappeared.
It had simply become much smaller than my desire to serve.
Starting a podcast no longer felt like something I had to force myself to do.
It felt like the next natural step.
That realization reminded me of something I often tell my clients:
Real transformation rarely arrives all at once.
It grows quietly beneath the surface.
One new thought.
One mindful breath.
One compassionate choice.
One small act of courage.
Until one day, you realize you’ve become someone who naturally does things that once felt impossible.
Why I Started the Empowering Mindful Moments Podcast
The podcast isn’t a new direction.
It’s simply an extension of this journey.
Some people enjoy reading.
Others connect more deeply by listening.
The podcast gives us another way to spend a few mindful minutes together each week, exploring practical tools that help calm the mind, build confidence, and create lasting change from the inside out.
Each episode is designed to be simple…
Practical…
And easy to apply to everyday life.
My Hope for You
If you’ve been reading these blogs or receiving my weekly emails, you’ve already been walking this journey with me.
Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself becoming a little calmer.
A little kinder toward yourself.
A little more aware.
Those small changes matter.
Because lasting transformation rarely begins with giant leaps.
It begins with one mindful moment…
Followed by another.
And another.
Looking back, I’m grateful that I didn’t wait until I felt completely confident before taking this step.
Confidence wasn’t the starting point.
It was the result of continuing to grow.
If there’s something your heart has been quietly calling you toward, I hope this encourages you to take your next small step.
You don’t have to become someone else….
You simply have to continue becoming more fully yourself.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
I hope you’ll join me for the next step as we continue growing together through the Empowering Mindful Moments Podcast.
Because sometimes…
One mindful moment really can change everything.

Helping people find calm, confidence, and empowerment—one mindful moment at a time.

Hi, I’m Art Kuhns, the founder of Breaking Day Hypnotherapy. As a certified Hypnotherapist trained at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) , a Mindful Coach and a Reiki Master/Teacher and now an Author. I specialize in the power of energy. I believe in holistic healing that integrates mind, emotions, body, and spirit for comprehensive wellness. My approach combines mindful-infused hypnotherapy to empower your journey towards empowered living.
I’m proud to be a member of these associations:
- International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH)
- National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (NATH)
- Toastmaster member since 2014 / currently officer of local club