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
5 years of Mind the Moment 

Harvard Pilgrim's Tara Healey on the organization's groundbreaking mindfulness program and her own mindfulness practice. Read More 

  • Rod Meade Sperry
  • December 20, 2011
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Liberating the Tortured Writer 

Writing can involve lots of hope — and, disappointment. But, says Ben Craib, mindfulness offers relief and perspective. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 15, 2011
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Expert Interviews
The equation for less anxiety 

In his new book, Chip Conley invites you to use "emotional equations" when dealing with strong emotions—like anxiety, with its challenging domino effect. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 12, 2011
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Expert Interviews
On Being Human 

Peter Baumann talks about “Being Human 2012: Science, Philosophy & Your Life,” which explored new insights on the nature of the human condition. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • November 24, 2011
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Expert Interviews
Mindfulness and Innovation 

Here, Barry Boyce talks to Zynga co-founder Eric Shiermeyer, following the 2011 Wisdom 2.0 conference. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Expert Interviews
CYNTHIA A. TABERNER 

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? Years ago, my husband had been layed off. We were experiencing financial difficulties. I had also been newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. My physician referred me to the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Hospital… Read More 

  • Mindful readers like you
  • November 1, 2011
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