Wendy O’Leary

Wendy O’Leary, M.Ed., author and health educator, has three children’s books and an adult book on self-compassion in families. She is a certified mindfulness teacher, parent educator, and self-compassion advocate with expertise in teaching emotional resilience to children and adults. Her next publication is a card deck for children titled "Let’s Grow Happiness," created in collaboration with her colleague Helen Maffini. It is scheduled for release on April 21, 2026 and can be preordered at wendyoleary.com.
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Where To Start When There Is So Much Suffering 

When everything feels like it’s in total chaos, it can be difficult to know where to even begin addressing the overwhelm. Wendy O’Leary offers tender and practical wisdom for facing personal and collective suffering, starting with self-compassion. Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • October 31, 2025
Mindful intentions
Guided Meditations
A 4-Step Practice to Awaken Your Intention 

A strong intention is like a rudder to navigate us through stormy seas. Wendy O’Leary offers a practice to reflect and return to our personal intention, no matter the weather. Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • August 17, 2020
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Kids & Teens
Helping Children Embrace Big Emotions 

What we wish most for our children is that they may be happy. When facing times of crisis, or simply life’s regular ups and downs, what can we do to support our children’s search for sustainable happiness? Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • March 18, 2020
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