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Loving-Kindness & Compassion

Loving-kindness and compassion practices train you to extend warmth and care - first to yourself, then to others. These meditations can shift how you relate to difficult emotions, tough relationships, and your own inner critic.
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Addiction, Trauma, and the Problem of Being Present 

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool in addiction recovery—but it's crucial to understand the role of trauma and how to use mindfulness safely for those who are facing the very things that underlie the addiction in the first place. Read More 

  • Emily Jane
  • January 15, 2026
Navigating body grief
Eating & Body Image
Coming Home to Heal 

Traveling the path of body grief isn’t weakness. We can deeply embody our life as it is, finding our way to self-compassion and body trust. Read More 

  • Mara Gulens
  • December 17, 2025
embrace deeper confidence and self-compassion—through extending a friendly invitation
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Reluctant Host: How I Left Loneliness By Inviting People In 

Navigating life can be an intensely lonely experience—but sometimes the world is just waiting for you to invite it in. We can not only learn to host a bigger, more connected community, but we can also embrace deeper confidence and self-compassion—through extending a friendly invitation. Read More 

  • Sharon Ross
  • December 17, 2025
you can learn to trust yourself
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
You Can Trust Yourself 

Stephanie Domet digs deep into her own journey toward building real, unshakable trust in herself, what that even means, and how you can discover your ability to meet the moment. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • December 17, 2025
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