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Dora reflects on the quiet grief that can arise as loved ones grow older. A thoughtful exploration of anticipatory grief, impermanence, and how mindfulness can help us meet change with presence and care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Dr. Aric Prather breaks down the growing popularity of sleep tracking devices and what their insights can and can’t tell us about our nightly rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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 ...

Jon Kabat-Zinn is a pioneering figure in the field of mindfulness and its integration into mainstream Western medicine and psychology. He is Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he created both the Stress Reduction Clinic and the ...  Show more

In today's episode, recorded just before I head into my 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat, I delve into the transformative power of silent retreats and share six compelling reasons why you should consider embarking on this introspective journey in 2024. From unra ...

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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 ...