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Inner Strength Education brings the tools of mindfulness, systems thinking & kindness building to youth. Gift a program to a teen https://bit.ly/ISEdonate

05/30/2026

Inner Strength Education will be participating in Next Chapter: Teen Moms Rising Basecamp, a curated event bringing together professionals, organizations, and leaders working to support teen and young parents.

This is a space focused on real dialogue—exploring what’s working, what’s not, and where systems can better align with the needs of young families.

Our founder, Amy Edelstein, will offer a short talk titled:

“Mindfully Listening: hearing what they’re saying behind the words”

Her talk highlights the importance of listening beyond surface communication to better understand and support the lived experiences of young parents.

🗓 June 1, 2026
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM (ET)
📍 Indy Hall Clubhouse, Philadelphia

Register here:
https://luma.com/g4e603sn

We’re looking forward to being part of this important conversation.

05/28/2026

New episode out now: "Tune into who brings joy"

What makes you smile? An activity, a place, a pet, a person?

This meditation invites you to rest your attention on something that brings you joy.

Give yourself a few quiet minutes today. You matter!

Listen here: https://innerstrengthmeditations.buzzsprout.com

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05/27/2026

Amy Edelstein our founder, will be participating in the GatherVerse AI Evolve 2026 Summit, a global event exploring the real-world impact of artificial intelligence across industries and daily life.

This two-day summit brings together thought leaders, educators, and innovators to examine how AI is already shaping our world—and where it’s headed next.

🗓 Event Dates: May 26–27, 2026

Amy will be joining a roundtable panel discussion.

May 27 | 11:05 AM – 11:55 AM (ET)
Roundtable Panel: The Serious Impact AI has Already Made in our Lives
This is a free event. Reserve your seat here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gatherverse/1941193

We’re honored to be part of this important global conversation.

05/20/2026

Writer’s block isn’t a problem to delete, it’s a capacity to build. In this episode of The Conscious Classroom, Amy Edelstein shares how to couple mindfulness + creative writing. The result? Great creativity and students learn skills. They find their voice and practice handling discomfort without shutting down. Listen here https://www.buzzsprout.com/921037

AI can make school smoother, but should learning always be smooth? Amy Edelstein explores how the combination of mindfulness and creative writing can be so stimulating. Teach your students how to work with struggle, blank mind, self consciousness, sharing one's work as essential skills to develop. Listen to the full episode here https://www.buzzsprout.com/921037

05/10/2026

New episode out now: "Let thoughts pass through"

Worrying thoughts. Random thoughts. Boring thoughts. What if we could notice them all, put them in a bubble, and just let them float away?

This episode introduces the "thought bubble" practice — a beautiful way to train your mind to catch and release, just like passing a ball. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.

Give yourself a moment to be still, practice letting go, and feel the peace.

Listen here: https://innerstrengthmeditations.buzzsprout.com

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04/26/2026

New episode out now: "Navigate change with calm"

Change can bring up so many feelings — uncertainty, stress, even fear. This guided meditation will help you breathe through it all and find your footing again.
Practice this so you can build inner strength and know:
I can handle changes that come my way.
I can embrace change with confidence and curiosity.

Your breath is always there to anchor you. Hit play and be strong:

Listen here: https://innerstrengthmeditations.buzzsprout.com

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04/13/2026

7,500 listens.

When Amy began The Conscious Classroom, the intention was simple but profound: to open a space for deeper reflection on education, awareness, and what it means to truly support young people’s inner development in an uncertain world.

Each download represents a moment of connection — a teacher rethinking their approach, a parent discovering new ways to connect with their children, a thought leader contemplating the future of education in new ways.

We’re proud to share this milestone. To us it represents the growing community of people committed to bringing more presence, care, and wisdom into education.

If you haven’t listened yet, you can explore the podcast here. If you have and love it, please share with a friend!

https://consciousclassroom.buzzsprout.com/

Thank you for being part of this unfolding journey.

There is so much more ahead.

03/27/2026

Over the years, we’ve seen how much teens benefit from having simple tools to pause, reset, and reconnect with themselves — not just in the classroom, but in everyday life.

That’s why we’re excited to share that Inner Strength Meditations Podcast has officially launched. 🎧

These are short guided meditations released twice a week, created for teens and young adults — and also for the adults in their lives.

Listen, subscribe, like, review:
https://tinyurl.com/iseteenpodcast

01/20/2026

Have you ever been asked to choose something you didn't ask for? This morning's encounter with Alexa's "new voices" became a powerful lesson in how technology shapes our culture—often without our consent.

As educators, we need to help students develop the muscle to question what they're being offered and consider what values are being embedded in everyday tech.

Listen to this week's episode to explore how subtle shifts in our digital tools are shaping the next generation's consciousness.

🎧 New episode of The Conscious Classroom https://tinyurl.com/EncouterwithAlexa

11/25/2025

This week, Inner Strength Education was recognized by the Philadelphia City Council for 10 years of mindfulness-based support for Philadelphia teens.

Thank you to Councilmember Anthony Phillips for honoring our impact and recognizing the value of supporting teens to be kind, curious, and strong.

We look forward to continuing this important work across the city.

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622 S. 4th Street, Ste 63767
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Website

http://www.InnerStrengthEducation.org/

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