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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.
Where Music and Meditation Meet
Creativity
Where Music and Meditation Meet 

Longtime mindfulness practitioner and musician Grant Jones is bringing his two passions together in a project that aims to make mindfulness more accessible for communities of color. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • February 19, 2022
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Gratitude
The Science of Gratitude 

Research shows gratitude isn’t just a pleasant feeling—being grateful can also support greater health, happiness, and wisdom in ourselves and our communities. Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • February 17, 2022
9 Mindful Books to Cultivate Calm and Stay On Task
Books & Reviews
9 Mindful Books to Cultivate Calm and Stay On Task 

From calming mindfulness practices to a deep dive on the science of dopamine addiction, here are nine books and three podcasts the Mindful editors recommend. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju, Amber Tucker, Kylee Ross, Stephanie Domet, and Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • February 15, 2022
How Integrity Can Heal Burnout - A group of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers walking down a hallway in scrubs and uniforms
Learn
How Integrity Can Heal Burnout 

Evidence from healthcare worker communities shows how strengthening our moral resilience, with support by mindfulness, can help us avoid overwhelm at work. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • January 27, 2022
Lean Into Love
Expert Interviews
Lean In to Love with Frank Ostaseski 

In this conversation with founding editor Barry Boyce, Frank Ostaseski opens up about the changes he experienced after suffering from a serious stroke and shares how he found strength and refuge in love, compassion, and curiosity. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 20, 2022
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