Let Go of 'Important Thoughts'

When we let go of familiar routines and roles, it can feel like losing a part of ourselves. Dora shares her experience of stepping away from alcohol and rebuilding her sense of belonging, and learning that growth sometimes means releasing the things that once carried us. Learn mo ...  Afficher plus

Dora shares personal reflections from travels that challenged her idea of where she belongs. Through moments of connection and loneliness, she discovers that feeling at home isn’t about the place. It’s about the relationship we have with ourselves. Learn more about your ad choice ...  Afficher plus

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Kabat-Zinn on the nitty gritty practicalities of starting a practice, being fully present with no agenda, and letting go of "the st ...

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 ...

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 ...  Afficher plus

This week we talk to Michael Taft about better mediation Michael W. Taft is an author, editor, meditation teacher, and neuroscience junkie. He is currently a meditation coach specializing in secular, science-based meditation training in corporate settings and one-on-one sessions. ...  Afficher plus