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
Feeling Lonely? Embrace Compassion 

In a world driven by competition and comparison, Sharon Salzberg contends shifting our definition of love might be the key to reconnecting to what matters most. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • March 1, 2019
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Why You Should Listen to Your Body 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, the pioneer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), explores the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness, and the benefits of giving the body our full attention. Plus, explore a guided body awareness meditation. Read More 

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • February 19, 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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Expert Interviews
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
  • 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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