Prison Mindfulness

In this episode, Michael Yellow Bird speaks with Fleet Maull about his experiences working with indigenous youth, and his research focused on "Neurodecolonization".   The systemic impacts of Colonization and abolishing indigenous sacred meditative practices “Neurodecolonization” The conceptual mindfulness framework and healing trauma in incarcerated, indigenous groups Building cognitive resilience...

In this episode, Leslie Booker speaks with cohost Julie Paquette about her time working with incarcerated youth. “What do we do about it?” The inspiration to truly see the unseen The process of developing trust “The function of freedom is to free someone else" LESLIE BOOKER Booker is a Buddhist Meditation Teacher, Writer and Lover of Liberation. She shared the practices of yoga and mindfulness wit...

In this episode, Michal Warshavsky speaks with Vita Pires, about her work bringing mindfulness practices to Israeli prisons and rehab centers through "The Quiet Within". Working within a deeply divided society with Israeli/Palestinian prisoners Developing paths for more prisoners to be actively involved in class presentations The power of a bi-lingual meditation book to be an anchor for change MIC...

In this episode, Kim Grose Moore speaks with John MacAdams about her work as executive director of the GRIP Training Institute.  Leaving prison before you get out: A year of deep transformation The power of accountability and forgiveness for those sentenced to custody (and for all of us) Maintaining program integrity, consistency and impact while scaling-up mindfulness-based programs in prison KIM...

In this episode, Dr. Sam Himelstein speaks with Fleet Maull about his work with the Center for Adolescent Studies and his experiences with incarcerated youth. The impact of having positive and supportive role models for incarcerated youth The pros and cons of tech programs and apps for mindfulness Authenticity and predictability as a foundation for trauma-informed mindfulness Teaching from a space...

In this episode, Robina Courtin speaks with Vita Pires, about her correspondence work with prisoners and her experiences with the Liberation Prison Project. Knowing the nature of the mind: the path of dharma inside The power of learning dharma through the mail with a prison pen pal “You could sit through a month of fiction films and not come across a character half as interesting as Robina Courtin...

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Michael Christie speaks with John MacAdams about his experiences starting as a volunteer and then as an employed chaplain and supervisor working for the Connecticut Department of Corrections.  Moving from volunteer to full-time professional in prison How each volunteer’s self-awareness is essential to being impactful in prison The power of mindfulness to heal and the boun...

In this episode, Venerable Thubten Chodron speaks with Fleet Maull about her work with Sravasti Abbey and her experiences providing resources and support for incarcerated individuals. The transformative nature of compassion when working with incarcerated individuals The importance of diversity in the Buddhist teaching groups offered to prisoners. Offering incarcerated individuals tools/skills befo...

In this episode, Sita Lozoff and Erin Parish talk with Vita Pires, about the past, present, and future of the Human Kindness Foundation.  How the Human Kindness Project began in 1973 Nurturing the creative spirit “inside” Offering opportunities for prisoners and former prisoners ways to share their wisdom ERIN PARISH Erin Parish is the Executive Director of Human Kindness Foundation. She has twent...

In this episode, Bernard Moss speaks with Fleet Maull about his experiences with incarceration, learning alternatives to violence, and his work with the GRIP program. The rationale behind engaging in violence and a gangster lifestyle Shifting value systems - from violence to peace-making Creating safety for transformation through the GRIP program BERNARD MOSS is a GRIP Senior Facilitator, and Peac...