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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
The Downward Spiral of Shame 

You aren't defined by your most shameful moments, say Patricia Rockman. Learn how to transform this most paralyzing of emotions. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman
  • October 1, 2017
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Expert Interviews
Love Everyone 

Sharon Salzberg on how we can extend our hearts to every single person—not just the people we know or like, and not just when we’re feeling good. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • August 1, 2017
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Expert Interviews
Disarming the Narcissist 

Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with clinical social worker Wendy Behary about how to identify and approach someone with narcissistic tendencies. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • July 7, 2017
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Expert Interviews
The Flighty Nature of Attention 

Meditation teacher Will Kabat-Zinn explores how meditation allows us to stumble upon something we've always wanted: a settled, stable mind in the midst of the chaos of life. We live at the mercy of our thoughts and thought patterns, he says, and as we begin to cultivate attention—which requires us to move counter to much of the mainstream direction of our society and economy—we gain a little stability. Read More 

  • Will Kabat-Zinn
  • June 8, 2017
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