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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
Helping Black Girls Take A Breath—Portrait of Jasmine Marie sitting cross-legged on a white bed with her eyes closed and hands on her knees as if meditating.
Breathing Meditations
Helping Black Women Take A Breath 

Jasmine Marie, founder of Black Girls Breathing, created a space for Black women to connect through breathwork and community in order to cope with the unique stress they experience. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju
  • May 6, 2022
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Why Did I Do That?! 

When we’re in “hot states” like excitement, anger, or stress, our behavior can surprise even ourselves. Here’s what’s happening in the brain in these moments, and how we can aim for a bit more self-compassion. Read More 

  • Leslie Garrett
  • May 5, 2022
12 Mindful Books and 3 Podcasts to Tune into Self-Compassion—Four colorful books stand together on a yellow studio background with a pair of headphones around them.
Books & Reviews
12 Mindful Books and 3 Podcasts to Tune into Self-Compassion 

Whether it’s learning to eschew the extremes of self-judgments or waking up your sense of wonder, each of these books and podcasts can give you the tools to thrive right now. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker, Ava Whitney-Coulter, Barry Boyce, Kylee Ross, and Oyinda Lagunju
  • April 19, 2022
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Expert Interviews
Healthcare Starts With Self-Care 

How Dr. Reena Kotecha and Mindful Medics support healthcare professionals so they can show up with compassion and optimal mental and emotional health. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju
  • March 25, 2022
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Responding to the Pandemic From the Heart 

The Nurse Antigone is a play by nurses for nurses that offers compassionate space for our frontline healthcare workers to engage with the challenges they've faced during the pandemic. In this episode of the Real Mindful podcast, managing editor Stephanie Domet catches up with the event organizers. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 17, 2022
Photo of a Black woman wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt who is covering her face except for her eyes with a white sign with a black question mark on it. She stands in front of a yellow studio background.
Guided Meditations
A 12-Minute Meditation to Explore What’s True 

In this episode of 12-Minute Meditation, Mindful founding editor Barry Boyce leads us in an inquiry practice to become aware of our preconceptions, loosen our grip on what we think we know, and explore what’s true. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 24, 2022
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