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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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Focus & Attention
Why Your Brain Panics Under Pressure 

Do you ever feel like no matter how prepared you are, you always blank on the big day? This video from TedEd explains how short-term stress could be frying your memory. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 30, 2018
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Expert Interviews
How Mindfulness Makes You a Better Leader 

Leaders who want to keep an edge at work should hone these three soft skills, says Jacqueline Carter, author of The Mind of the Leader. She sat down with James Gimian, Mindful's Executive Director. Read More 

  • Jacqueline Carter and James Gimian
  • November 27, 2018
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Expert Interviews
Why Vulnerability is Your Superpower 

Dr. Michael Gervais speaks with author and researcher Dr. BrenĂ© Brown about the relationship between vulnerability and courage, and what it takes to show up even when you can't control the outcome. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 20, 2018
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Gratitude
The Psychology of Voting 

Research suggests that instilling emotions like gratitude and civic pride may help increase voter turnout. Read More 

  • Jill Suttie
  • November 5, 2018
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Depression & Grief
Using Mindfulness to Treat Depression 

Daniel Goleman explains how Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy gives people the tools to recognize and talk back to negative thoughts. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • September 28, 2018
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