Dr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Describing herself as an anxious and neurotic kid, she noticed how meditation offered her some relief. Pollak has remained fascinated with meditation ever since. She earned degrees in comparative religion and psychology, becoming a psychologist, and for decades s ... Show More
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The Science of Eating Well Without Losing Your Mind | Jessica Knurick
Seed oils, sugars, food dyes, ultra-processed food, supplements, vaccines — a PhD nutritionist cuts through the noise on the biggest health fears online. Dr. Jessica Knurick is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science, specializing in chronic disease prevention. She ... Show More
1h 9m
May 29
Anxiety Narrows Your Brain. Here's How to Widen It Back Out. | Susa Talan
Plus: how to handle discomfort, be more present, and remember to be aware throughout your day. Most of us spend our days somewhere between the past and the future — technically conscious, but not really there. Meditation teacher Susa Talan takes live questions from practitioners ... Show More
24m 19s
May 27
Stop Being Hijacked By Anxiety, Grief, and Anger — A Buddhist Approach | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren
On regulating emotions, ending the war with reality, and feeling more alive. Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writ ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
Amanda Gilbert | Can Meditation Help You Live Longer? What The Research Shows on Meditation & Cellular Aging, Telomere Health KKP: 551
Today, I am blessed to have here with me Amanda Gilbert. One of Amanda's high school teachers led her in meditation. This particular homeschool in the middle of West Virginia focused on search and rescue and outdoor survival skills, but it was also a special high school that incl ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2024
Guest Meditation: Healing the Inner Child with JJ Flizanes
In keeping with our theme of providing extra meditations during Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m excited to share this meditation with you, guided by JJ Flizanes. In addition to being a fellow podcaster - she had a slew of podcasts, including Spirit, Purpose and Energy, she’s a ... Show More
22m 42s
May 2024
Guest Meditation: Healing the Inner Child with JJ Flizanes
In keeping with our theme of providing extra meditations during Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m excited to share this meditation with you, guided by JJ Flizanes. In addition to being a fellow podcaster - she had a slew of podcasts, including Spirit, Purpose and Energy, she’s a ... Show More
23m 42s
Sep 2022
Dr. Shauna Shapiro - Activate Your Superpowers: Mindfulness, Self Compassion, & Neuroplasticity
Today’s guest is Dr. Shauna Shapiro. Shauna is a best-selling author, professor, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She has spent two decades studying the benefits of mindfulness and compassion, publishing over 150 pa ... Show More
39m 28s
Jul 2021
Why Meditation is Your Ultimate Life Hack – Light Watkins and Emily Fletcher : 836
<p>People used to think that meditation made you gullible," says meditation teacher <strong>Light Watkins.</strong> "Now, they realized that meditation makes you bold, as some of the most influential business and thought leaders of our day see meditation as non-negotiable fo ... Show More
29m 30s
Mar 2022
Mindfulness is a Radical Act of Sanity | Jon Kabat-Zinn
<p>This week’s conversation is with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where in 1995, he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and in 1979, its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2020
Dr. Shauna Shapiro on Transformative Mindfulness
Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a professor, best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. She has published over 150 journal articles and 3 critically acclaimed books translated into 16 languages. Her most recent book is c ... Show More
49m 30s