We weigh how AI can support mindfulness while naming what it cannot replace: human presence, shared reality, and the heart’s wisdom. Practical boundaries, ethical concerns, and community care guide a nuanced path between helpful tools and hollow substitutes. • Lifetime access and open attendance clarified • Name introductions and community tone setting • AI ... Show More
Jan 22
Mindful Micro-Steps For Big Feelings
What if fear, grief, anger, and old hurts didn’t run the show anymore? We share a gentle way to build real emotional capacity without white-knuckling your way through pain. Instead of diving into the deep end, we map a clear, safe progression—starting with mild memories, groundin ... Show More
9m 10s
Jan 20
How Conscious Breathing Transforms Anxiety, with Anthony Abbagnano
What if the safest place you can find is the breath you’re already taking? We sit down with Anthony Abbagnano — founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm — to explore how conscious breathing can shift anxiety, resolve trauma responses, and restore a sense ... Show More
21m 25s
Jan 17
Restorative Justice Meets Mindfulness: National Center for Restorative Justice
What if discipline wasn’t something we do to students, but a skill we help them build? We sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to unpack how mindfulness and restorative practices turn everyday conflicts into opportunities for gr ... Show More
29m 38s
Jan 2025
How to Meditate Step by Step
<p>Ever feel like meditation is more stressful than calming? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how to make meditation simple, why it works, and how it can literally rewire your brain for success. Plus, I’ll share my experience with 10-day silent retreats and the big ... Show More
18m 40s
Aug 2025
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners | 10 Minutes
Develop your sense of presence and awareness with this 10 minute mindfulness meditation. In just 10 minutes, you can connect to the inner self and expand your awareness to the world around you. Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool to improve focus, calm anxiety, and improve ... Show More
11m 57s
Aug 2025
Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxiety, Awareness, and Awakening
Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, to explore calming anxiety with awareness, relaxing unhealthy wanting, and finding a deeper sense of our innate goodness. Rinpoche shares how a near-death experience during his four-year “wa ... Show More
1h 8m
