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
Mindful Birthing (Video) 

Nancy Bardacke, author of Mindful Birthing, talks about the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 18, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Focus! 

Mindful's interview with Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, on his new book, Focus, and how we can hone one of the greatest gifts we have.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 16, 2013
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W.A.I.T. Before You Post 

Mindful's Q&A with Tristan Gorrindo, child and adolescent psychiatrist, about getting teens off of autopilot when it comes to engaging with social media. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • October 15, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Empathy 101 

Daniel Goleman looks at three types of empathy that leaders, teachers, and parents should have.  Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • October 8, 2013
Expert Interviews
How to Turn Down the Background Noise for Better Focus 

Choosing what to focus on and what to leave in the background is one of our greatest gifts. And yet, says bestselling author Daniel Goleman, we squander this power by getting lost in a sea of distractions. Why not learn to train it instead? Read More 

  • Daniel Goleman
  • August 25, 2013
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