Podcast

Laura Schmalzl Laura Schmalzl joins us to speak about Neural Mechanisms Underlying Movement-Based Embodied Contemplative Practices. If you break down yoga, for example, as a contemplative practice, what do you end up with, what are those parts? How do they work together, and what does recent scientific research into a variety of movement practices indicate…

Daniel Cherkin Dr. Daniel Cherkin speaks with us today about mindfulness programs impact on back pain. We’ve seen a great deal of research about mindfulness these days, and in lots of arenas, including pain management. Much of that research is done by those with an interest in mindfulness; that’s what they study. But today’s guest…

Gleb Tsipursky Gleb Tsipursky joins us to speak about how mindfulness and science can help us with intentionality. When was the last time you did something without thinking about it, careful reflection, or even awareness? If you’re like me, probably within the past few minutes: a movement, a word, even complex tasks like driving are…

Donald Altman Author and teacher Donald Altman joins us to speak about his new book Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness Practices for Letting Go of What’s Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformation. Have you ever had your attention captured by an emotional Groundhog Day, when you get stuck, spinning on a particular emotion? I have, and when…

Matthew Tenney Matthew Tenney and Tim Gard join us to speak about their new book, The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule. We’ve heard a lot lately about mindfulness in the corporate world, about how it helps employees deal with the inevitable stress that…

Dan Huston Professor Dan Huston joins us to speak about his university class and text book Communicating Mindfully: Mindfulness-Based Communication and Emotional Intelligence. In your meditation practice, you may have noticed how much internal dialogue is happening, moment by moment, distracting you from just being present with your experience. That’s our default mode, thinking and…

Toby Cann Tobias Cann joins us to speak about mindfulness, spirituality, and well being education in schools with his international work. Mindfulness in schools is growing by leaps and bounds, all over the world. From the .b program in the U.K., to Mindful Schools in the U.S., and a host of other programs are introducing…

Dr. Sam Himelstein Sam Himelstein joins us to speak about the skills needed to build authentic relationships in programs, particularly when working with youth. In mindfulness programs, a foundational activity is holding a safe space, and we can’t effectively do that without building relationships with participants. But how do we do that, and what are…