Mental Health

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Body Scan
Elisha Goldstein on the Power of Tiny Shifts 

Clinical psychologist and author Elisha Goldstein shares the wisdom behind his new book, Tiny Shifts: You don't need to add complicated techniques to an already-busy life in order to experience change. You just need to meet your life, exactly as it is, in small but intentional ways. Read More 

  • Siri Myhrom
  • May 11, 2026
Shadow of a person reaching toward an orange swirl on a speckled blue-gray background. Teacher Juliana Sloane explores how imagination is essential for healing.
Expert Interviews
When Insight Isn’t Enough: An Interview with Juliana Sloane on Imagination, Hypnotherapy, and Deeper Transformation 

What happens when certain habits of mind remain stubbornly in place, even after years of meditation practice? Mindful contributor Angela Stubbs sits down to an interview with meditation teacher and hypnotherapist Juliana Sloane to discuss the limits of mental understanding—and what techniques can be helpful in forging new neuropathways. Read More 

  • Angela Stubbs
  • May 7, 2026
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Creativity
Mindfulness and the Rise of Analog Living 

Exhausted with the pervasive, relentless nature of our digital lives, many people are hungry for presence, savoring, and slowing down—which is ushering in a renewed interest in analog activities. Read More 

  • Shamash Alidina
  • April 28, 2026
Is mandated mindfulness in schools a good idea?
Kids & Teens
Wellness Washing and the Rise of Mandated Mindfulness 

On the surface, it might seem like requiring mindfulness in schools is a great idea. But are there potential downsides? Alex Tzelnic explores what mandated mindfulness might be missing, and how we can make it truly beneficial for students and teachers. Read More 

  • Alex Tzelnic
  • December 12, 2025
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Where To Start When There Is So Much Suffering 

When everything feels like it’s in total chaos, it can be difficult to know where to even begin addressing the overwhelm. Wendy O’Leary offers tender and practical wisdom for facing personal and collective suffering, starting with self-compassion. Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • October 31, 2025
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