A statement of the blazingly obvious: we are living in stressful times. A statement of the slightly less obvious: meditation, while not a panacea, can help. In this episode, we're bringing you one of the western world's greatest living meditation masters: Joseph Goldstein. I'm biased, of course, because he is my meditation teacher. I have known him for many ... Show More
Oct 30
When the News Feels Like Too Much, Try This | Sharon Salzberg
Buddhist advice on taking care of yourself so you can take care of the world, including what to do with your outrage, and why looking for the good on purpose isn't denial. The news is painful right now. And for most of us, the options we reach for — doom-scrolling, rage-posting, ... Show More
38m 33s
Oct 28
How To Stop Fixing Yourself | Ayya Santacitta
Buddhist advice on the feeling of "I'm not enough," the voice that says "if I don't do it, no one will," and tolerating uncertainty without impatience. Santacitta Bhikkhuni trained as a nun in England & Asia, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and has also received teachings ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 26
How To Stay Sane, Rested, and Useful During Hard Times | Katherine May
Winter is coming. The author of Wintering on weathering the cold, dark seasons, literally and otherwise, with rituals, cold-water swimming, reading in the middle of the night, and a lesson from a hibernating dormouse. Katherine May is the New York Times bestselling author of Wint ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2017
Encore - Elisha Goldstein - Top Meditation Questions Answered
Elisha Goldstein is a flagship instructor on Meditation Studio. A psychologist, best-selling author and co-Founder of the Center for Mindful Living in LA. In this interview, he answers top questions and discusses his groundbreaking online course, A Course In Mindful Living, and s ... Show More
23m 56s
Jun 2021
Surviving During Difficult Times, Day 7 Managing Anxiety
"Meditating helps get me through the pandemic." ~ Georgio, Fellow Meditator from Italy Do you recall how you responded to the most recent stressor in your life? Would you respond that way again? Or, is there a better way you'd react? This week you'll be guided using meditation te ... Show More
10m 7s
Oct 2020
The practice of being present (Brain Science #32)
We're joined by Elisha Goldstein, PhD - one of the world's preeminent mindfulness teachers, a clinical psychologist, founder of the Mindful Living Collective and, creator of the six-month breakthrough program - A Course in Mindful Living. If you've ever used the Calm app, you mig ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2021
Mind Calming Breath, Day 3 Managing Top Stressors
"Nowhere you can go is more peaceful, more free of interruptions than your own soul. Retreat to consult your own soul and then return to face whatever awaits you." ― Marcus Aurelius Are you feeling more stressed than usual? If so, you are not alone. Some of life's top stressors a ... Show More
12m 16s
Nov 2020
Breathing Technique to Release Anxiety
"As a nurse, this pandemic has made me very anxious and breathing techniques have been helping me immensely." ~ Roxanne from Canada, your fellow meditator This week, I invite you to follow along with the wisdom from Paramhansa Yogananda who wrote the classic, "Autobiography of a ... Show More
9m 30s
Feb 2023
A Simple Practice To Help You Let Go
In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message tea ... Show More
6m 55s