Expert Interviews
Four Lessons on Burnout from a Combat Pilot
A TEDx Talk from Jannell MacAulay, a combat veteran and mindfulness advocate, on why we need to practice self-care if we want to perform at our peak without burning out. Read More 
A TEDx Talk from Jannell MacAulay, a combat veteran and mindfulness advocate, on why we need to practice self-care if we want to perform at our peak without burning out. Read More
Why is it that we seem to get along with some people right off the bat? Is it just because you happen to like the same kind of music, or are there deeper reasons to find yourself on the same wavelength? Read More
When anger builds, do you fall into it, or are you able to let it pass? This mindfulness practice creates space between your thoughts and your emotions, so you can let go of negative feelings. Read More
Our brain is like a wild, raging electrical storm that wondrously enables us to make our way. Yet a lot of mindfulness literature makes it sound like a very simple machine. Two leading neuroscientists suggest better ways to think and talk about the brain and the mind. Read More
A new book unveils some ways to quiet your inner critic and combat social anxiety. Read More
Taking the time to discover the most suitable cushion, bench, or chair for your body will pay off in years of less painful meditation sessions. Read More
Optimism can seem like a dead end or even a harmful delusion. But it’s not about slapping a filter over bleak reality; it’s about allowing yourself to see life’s full range of colors. Read More
Busy schedule have you running on empty? Explore this mindful practice for coming down from a busy mind — without shearing meaningful items from your to-do list. Read More
Teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Encouraging them to develop their strengths and see beyond themselves can help boost their self-esteem. Read More
When depression hits, can meditating help you work through it? Maybe, but not always. Psychologists weigh in on when mindfulness therapies can (and can’t) help to ease depression. Read More
