Mind the Moment in Everyday Life

"The only thing that we found could successfully protect attention was mindfulness training." In this conversation, we discuss the science of attention, how to pull ourselves back from the edge of distraction, and what Amishi learned teaching the U.S. military to meditate. See the video of our conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSfk2e88jL Dr. Amishi Jh...

Featuring Jessica Morey. From "Mind the Moment in Everyday Life...with Jess & Jon." Watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo54_y5YXf6UKxREy-B6HzVEj Join Jessica Morey and Jonathan Roberts every week as they explore viewer questions about how mindfulness can show up for us in the flow of our everyday lives. Learn how to join these sessions live and expe...

“I also had a baby, and I did not mindfulness my way through that.” In this episode, Jess and Jon discuss how mindfulness practice can help one to better manage physical or emotional pain and discomfort. Jess leads a guided meditation focused on identifying pain-points in our minds and bodies, so they can then be effectively addressed. Ice-breakers: 01:00 Question and discussion: 05:19 Meditation:...

Featuring Jessica Morey. From "Mind the Moment in Everyday Life...with Jess & Jon." Watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo54_y5YXf6UKxREy-B6HzVEj Join Jessica Morey and Jonathan Roberts every week as they explore viewer questions about how mindfulness can show up for us in the flow of our everyday lives. Learn how to join these sessions live and expe...

"Mindfulness should be a dance party.” How can one type of mental exercise (meditation) have so many different benefits? Well, the first thing to understand is that it’s not just one type of mental exercise. Jess and Jon talk about the different varieties of meditation practice and the benefits that typically flow from them. Later, Jess leads a guided meditation combining three flavors of meditati...

"The idea is to help anyone with any habit anywhere." In this conversation, we discuss the role of digital therapeutics in healthcare, how Jud is working to make behavior change resources available to the public, and what one can do in the moment to interrupt problematic habit patterns. See the video of our conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSfk2e88jL...

From: What Nature Teaches Us About Mindfulness (Part 3) Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8F...

Featuring Colleen Camenisch. Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56MYIWIfuppmNfy33dXYzE0

From: What Nature Teaches Us About Mindfulness (Part 2) Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8F...

Featuring Colleen Camenisch. Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56MYIWIfuppmNfy33dXYzE0

From: What Nature Teaches Us About Mindfulness (Part 1) Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8F...

Featuring Colleen Camenisch. Earth, water, air: exploring qualities of the natural world can lend greater depth and clarity to the practice of mindfulness. Colleen Camenisch guides us in exercises that are inspired by nature, and will also lead to a greater appreciation of it. Video recording of this session available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56MYIWIfuppmNfy33dXYzE0

From: Art and Science of Awareness, featuring Chris Germer. Chris Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion program with Kristin Neff in 2010, which has been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. With Neff, Chris wrote his latest book, “Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You're...

“Just like falling in love, we can fall into compassion for ourselves. That then warms up our awareness, so we can include others in our circle of compassion.” In this conversation, we discuss the impacts of mindful self-compassion in one's life, and do a self-compassion practice led by Chris. See the video of our conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSf...

From: Parenting as Practice: Mindfulness for Busy Moms and Dads (Part 3) Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us...

Featuring Cara Lai. Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us in becoming more mindful. Video recording of this se...

From: Parenting as Practice: Mindfulness for Busy Moms and Dads (Part 2) Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us...

Featuring Cara Lai. Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us in becoming more mindful. Video recording of this se...

From: Parenting as Practice: Mindfulness for Busy Moms and Dads (Part 1) Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us...

Featuring Cara Lai. Given the busyness of life, raising children is difficult enough—who has time to fit in a mindfulness practice, too? Cara Lai, a mindfulness teacher and mother, believes that raising children can be its own form of mindfulness practice. Learn how all the things that make parenting both gratifying and terrifying can support us in becoming more mindful. Video recording of this se...

“Quality of life and quantity of life seemed to be impacted by more than just the treatment. How they were living their lives and what was meaningful to them made a difference.” In this conversation, we discuss how mindfulness can impact the lives of those facing serious illness. See the video of our conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSfk2e88jL Susan...

From: The Mindful Gardener (Part 4) Planting and tending a garden is a rich metaphor for mindfulness practice. We plant a seed, take care of it, and then enjoy the fruits. In a similar way, we formulate mindful intentions, nourish them, and observe how they impact our lives. Shanti Douglas, a skilled gardener and mindfulness teacher, shares practices that will benefit both our physical and mental...

Featuring Shanti Douglas. Planting and tending a garden is a rich metaphor for mindfulness practice. We plant a seed, take care of it, and then enjoy the fruits. In a similar way, we formulate mindful intentions, nourish them, and observe how they impact our lives. Shanti Douglas, a skilled gardener and mindfulness teacher, shares practices that will benefit both our physical and mental gardens. V...

From: The Mindful Gardener (Part 3) Planting and tending a garden is a rich metaphor for mindfulness practice. We plant a seed, take care of it, and then enjoy the fruits. In a similar way, we formulate mindful intentions, nourish them, and observe how they impact our lives. Shanti Douglas, a skilled gardener and mindfulness teacher, shares practices that will benefit both our physical and mental...

Featuring Shanti Douglas. Planting and tending a garden is a rich metaphor for mindfulness practice. We plant a seed, take care of it, and then enjoy the fruits. In a similar way, we formulate mindful intentions, nourish them, and observe how they impact our lives. Shanti Douglas, a skilled gardener and mindfulness teacher, shares practices that will benefit both our physical and mental gardens. V...