Author / Teacher

Holly Rogers

Holly Rogers, M.D. is one of the developers of Koru, an evidence-based program for teaching mindfulness and meditation to college-age adults. Holly is the co-founder of the Center for Koru Mindfulness, an agency dedicated to developing and delivering mindfulness programs for young adults. She works as a psychiatrist at the student counseling center at Duke University where she helps students integrate the practice of mindfulness into their lives in a meaningful way. She is the co-author with Margaret Maytan of Mindfulness for the Next Generation: Helping Emerging Adults Manage Stress and Lead Healthier Lives. Her latest book, The Mindful Twenty-Something, is a guide for young adults who wish to learn about using mindfulness and meditation to enhance their journey through emerging adulthood.

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Articles by Holly Rogers

Depression & Grief

12-Minute Meditation: A Guided Practice for Moving On

We can’t ignore the hard stuff. Here’s a 12-minute mindfulness practice for navigating—not resisting—everything life throws our way. Read More

HOLLY ROGERS | NOV 1, 2023

Focus & Attention

A Meditation for Settling Your Busy Mind

Psychiatrist and mindfulness expert Holly Rogers explains why you should not even try to stop your thoughts. Plus, a guided practice on noticing your inner chatter with curiosity rather than judgment. Read More

HOLLY ROGERS | NOV 28, 2018

Magazine

Keep On Moving

We don’t have to like everything life throws our way. If we can learn to truly accept—not ignore or resist—the hard stuff, it won’t feel as hard. Read More

HOLLY ROGERS | DEC 1, 2017

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