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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
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Is There a Time and Place for “Suck It Up”? 

The old tough-love advice to “suck it up” can sound like the opposite of mindfulness—but is it? Gina Rollo White explains how this approach can connect to emotional regulation, preparing us for life’s most stressful moments. Read More 

  • Gina Rollo White
  • June 2, 2025
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Depression & Grief
It’s Comin’ Around Again 

Deathiversaries, birthdays, holidays and other notable dates can feel like menacing beasts, waiting to jump out of the bushes and snatch away any hope of well-being. How can you face those terribly-timed memories that remind you of what once was? Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • March 19, 2024
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