We sit down with Susan Piver to get clear on what mindfulness trains and what awareness reveals, then we rethink what meditation is actually doing to the heart and mind. Visit Susan Piver's website: https://openheartproject.com/ We leave with a simpler technique, lower self-judgment about thinking, and a more realistic view of what students may experience a ... Show More
Apr 15
A Guided Journey Into Compassion And Calm
Want a calmer mind without numbing out? We guide a focused loving kindness session that starts with the body and ends with a wider, steadier heart. You’ll relax the shoulders and face, even out your breath, and use plain, memorable phrases that shift you from tension to care in m ... Show More
15m 28s
Apr 13
Mindful Movement, Somatic Presence, And Compassionate Practice
We challenge the statue myth and show how mindful movement, posture changes, and somatic awareness can deepen meditation while keeping compassion at the center. We also share a slow, heart-forward approach to loving kindness that fits real life and helps practice mature over time ... Show More
22m 16s
Apr 11
Turning Restless Thoughts Into Restful Breath
Sleepless nights often start with a simple pattern: the lights go out, and the mind lights up. We’ve been there too—replaying the day, gaming out tomorrow, and feeling tension build with every loop. In this guided conversation and practice, we unpack why bedtime worry grabs the w ... Show More
8m 33s
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
12m 27s
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