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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.
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Expert Interviews
What’s Different About Mindfulness for Men? 

Former Mindful editor Amber Tucker speaks with Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider from Men Talking Mindfulness to discuss how mindfulness can meet the unique challenges men are facing today, and why it’s more important than ever. Read More 

  • Amber Tucker
  • October 27, 2025
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Expert Interviews
Can Mindfulness Help Us Dismantle Inequality? 

The same mindfulness practices that transform problematic habits and thought patterns can help us tune in to the subtle ways that society cultivates barriers and “draws us to reinvest in segregation,” says mindful law expert Rhonda Magee. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • October 6, 2025
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FAQ
Will My Well-Being Increase If I Meditate? 

The question that nearly all prospective meditators have: Will you actually have greater health and well-being if you meditate? Mindfulness teacher Steven Hickman addresses the question from a scientific (and pragmatic) perspective. Read More 

  • Steven Hickman
  • August 18, 2025
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Focus & Attention
Awareness in Action: Rethinking ADHD Through Mindfulness 

Navigating the complexities of ADHD can be a challenge—if you often feel overwhelmed and discouraged, you’re not alone. Dr. Mark Bertin and Dana Crews explore ADHD-friendly ways to begin or deepen a mindfulness practice that helps you thrive while managing this complex medical condition. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin and Dana Crews
  • August 15, 2025
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Focus & Attention
How Mindfulness Works to Break Bad Habits 

Habits are formed and strengthened as we journey through a continuous loop seeking to satisfy our urges. Here's how mindfulness interrupts the cycle to break bad habits. Read More 

  • Judson Brewer
  • August 12, 2025
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