Difficult Experiences & Emotions

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Trauma & Addiction

Addiction, Trauma, and the Problem of Being Present 

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool in addiction recovery—but it's crucial to understand the role of trauma and how to use mindfulness safely for those who are facing the very things that underlie the addiction in the first place. Read More

  • Emily Jane
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What happens when one person in a partnership goes on a journey of personal growth…and the other doesn’t?
Acceptance
Growing (Apart) 

What happens when one person in a partnership goes on a journey of personal growth…and the other doesn’t? Read More 

  • Jessie Harrold
  • December 17, 2025
terrorizing myself
Anxiety
How I Stopped Terrorizing Myself 

Mindful’s managing editor Stephanie Domet explores how choosing self-compassion in the face of things that go bump in the night, made for kinder days and easier nights. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • October 28, 2025
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