Expert Interviews

Conversations with the leading voices in mindfulness, meditation, psychology, and neuroscience. These interviews bring you insights, practical advice, and fresh perspectives from the people shaping the field.
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Expert Interviews
How to Support Students Dealing with Trauma 

Education researcher Patricia Jennings explains how to recognize the symptoms of trauma, build supportive environments, and help kids learn emotional self-regulation. Read More 

  • Patricia Jennings
  • January 28, 2019
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The Power of Vulnerability 

Trained in East Asian medicine in Japan and in psychology at Harvard, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s teachings look at how mindfulness practices can contribute to a meaningful way of living with gratitude, compassion, and social responsibility. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • December 17, 2018
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How Mindfulness Makes You a Better Leader 

Leaders who want to keep an edge at work should hone these three soft skills, says Jacqueline Carter, author of The Mind of the Leader. She sat down with James Gimian, Mindful's Executive Director. Read More 

  • Jacqueline Carter and James Gimian
  • November 27, 2018
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Why Vulnerability is Your Superpower 

Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with author and researcher Dr. BrenĂ© Brown about the relationship between vulnerability and courage, and what it takes to show up even when you can't control the outcome. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 20, 2018
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Expert Interviews
The Key to a Mindful Work Life 

This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Janice Marturano, and Barry Boyce explores the role mindfulness plays in taking leadership, measuring success, and preventing burnout. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg, Barry Boyce, and Janice Marturano
  • September 20, 2018
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