Physical Health & Pain

Your mind and body aren't separate systems - what happens in one affects the other. Explore how mindfulness and meditation can help with chronic pain, illness, recovery, and overall physical well-being.
The Work It Takes to Forgive
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
The Work It Takes to Forgive 

Rage and bitterness toward those we see as causing our pain can tear us apart. The brave and gentle practice of forgiveness can help you turn toward the future instead of resenting the past. Read More 

  • Christiane Wolf
  • March 28, 2022
Healthcare starts with self care
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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Learn
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
What MS taught me about the pandemic
Magazine
What MS Taught Me About the Pandemic 

The experience of navigating chronic illness can help us all deal with COVID anxiety through taking stock of what’s real right now, and of what we can and cannot control. Read More 

  • Gordon Shotwell
  • February 12, 2022
Caregivers, Let's Talk About Caring for Yourself—An elderly Black couple walks along the beach, the wife holder her husband's arm lovingly.
Depression & Grief
Caregivers, Let’s Talk About Caring for Yourself 

As the caregiver of a loved one with chronic pain, you may experience painful emotions like grief, anger, or feeling stuck. Christiane Wolf explores how you can create the space to extend compassion to yourself, while building resilience to meet the challenges you face. Read More 

  • Christiane Wolf
  • February 9, 2022
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