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Personal Essays
The Wellness Trap: What Mindfulness Can’t Fix 

As mindfulness practices have gained popularity, a subtle shift has occurred around how we view these techniques and what we expect of them. Writer Angela Stubbs examines what she calls "the wellness trap" and asks: Have we lost sight of the original intent of mindfulness? And do we miss out on the true potency of this practice when we start to demand too much of it? Read More 

  • Angela Stubbs
  • July 27, 2026
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Walking & Movement
6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking 

Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • July 21, 2026
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Collaborate with Mindful Mindfulness teachers: Share your work with millions. For over 15 years, the world's most respected mindfulness teachers and most exciting emerging voices — have shared their work through Mindful. Collaborate with us and bring your teaching to the largest, most engaged mindfulness… Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • July 17, 2026
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Stress & Anxiety
Reprogramming The Panic: Choosing Conscious Response Over Avoidance 

Our nervous systems are made to keep us safe from danger—but what happens when they’re responding to threats that no longer exist? Writer Catherine Swett explores how we can meet these disruptive moments with sovereignty over avoidance, and over time teach our nervous system how to respond to discomfort and anxious moments. Read More 

  • Catherine Swett
  • July 16, 2026
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Personal Essays
When the Therapy Room Becomes Another Closed Door: Why Traditional Western Mental Health Care Fails Survivors of Torture and State Violence  

Much of our perception of what “works” in therapy is intimately linked to our cultural ideas of language, trust, and safety. Psychotherapist and human rights clinician Azadeh Afsahi examines the Western framework of suffering and restoration—and the need to reimagine mental health care for non-Western patients. Read More 

  • Azadeh Afsahi
  • July 10, 2026
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Podcasts & Audio
Embodied Compassion for Difficult Emotions 

When you’re overwhelmed and feeling the urge to resist or repress painful, confusing, or distressing emotions, use this meditation from recovery coach Emily Jane to practice staying present with courage and compassion. Read More 

  • Emily Jane
  • June 23, 2026
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Personal Essays
Addiction, Recovery, and How Mindfulness Can Support Emotional Sobriety 

When people hear the term “sobriety,” they often assume it’s just about stopping an addictive behavior. But as recovery coach Stephanie Hazard observes, sobriety is a practice that extends to every area of our lives, including our emotions—and can hold the key to long-term healing. Read More 

  • Stephanie Hazard
  • June 5, 2026