Ever felt like mindfulness just isn’t working for you?

In this episode, Claire Kelly and Victoria Fontana dive into what is means for mindfulness to ‘work’. They explore why expectations matter, what “working” really means, and how shifting from ‘shoulds’ to a sense of curiosity and patience can be really helpful for your mindfulness practice – particularly during the holiday season.

▶️ Tune in for honest reflections, practical insights, and a few surprising truths about what mindfulness can, and can’t, do.

If you’d like to get in touch to share your thoughts, reflections or ideas for future episodes, we’d love to hear from you. 📧 Email claire.kelly@oxfordmindfulness.org

About the hosts

Claire Kelly is a mindfulness-based mentor and the Director of Teaching and Training at Oxford Mindfulness. With over 25 years in education, she’s also passionate about developing and delivering evidence-based programmes to support mental health and wellbeing in education.

Victoria Fontana is a certified mindfulness and compassion teacher, executive coach, and educator who helps people cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in their lives and work. Victoria teaches mindfulness and compassion-based programs internationally through IE University, the Mindfulness and Health Institute, and through her own programs at Mindgazing.com.