Podcasts by Noble Mind
Noble Mind is a podcast exploring mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. In each episode, Alex Gokce, MSW, and Katherine King, PsyD, host inspiring conversations with psychologists, authors, and other thought leaders seeking real world wisdom you can bring into daily life. Interviewees have included Christopher Germer, Ron Siegel, Susan Pollak, Tom Pedulla, and more. Learn more, read show notes, suggest interviews, and more at noblemindpodcast.com. Our show is brought to you by the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the integration of mindfulness, meditation and psychotherapy. For more information, visit meditationandpsychotherapy.org. IG/FB: @noblemindpodcast TW: @noblemindcast
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81: Akeem Sule on Better Treatments for People in Crisis&Mental Health in the Media from 2023-10-11T22:43
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Akeem Sule about his work with people experiencing psychosis and other seve...
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80: Sara Lazar on how Meditation Changes the Brain from 2023-08-22T00:38
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79: Shaun Glossop on Overcoming Alienation through Better Mindfulness Communities from 2023-07-31T20:51
In this episode, we talk to Shaun Glossop about his work building a mindfulness group outside of the usual religious or medical contexts in which it is often taught. We discuss what he has done ...
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78: Kate and Alex on the Fourth Noble Truth of the Eightfold Path from 2023-06-09T18:15
In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate finish their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism by explorin...
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77: Kris Sutton on Healing Chronic Pain, Pain Reprocessing, and Self-Compassion from 2023-05-19T13:39
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76: Alex and Kate on the Third Noble Truth that Liberation is Possible from 2023-03-30T23:31
In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate continue their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, this time focusing their attention the Third Noble Truth which tells us that the end of our ...
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75: Lesley Huff on Being with Stress, Reclaiming Agency, and Avoiding the Misuse of Mindfulness and Compassion from 2023-02-28T01:20
In this episode, Alex and Lesley Huff sat down f...
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74: Judith Hill-Weld on Grief, Joy, and the Downsides of Emotional Control from 2023-01-23T00:02
In this episode, Judith Hill-Weld talks about how trying to control our emotions can interfere with being present in our lives. She discusses the importance of not postponing joy, and describes ...
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73: Lesley Huff on the Paradox of Mindfulness and Potential Pitfalls of Self-Improvement from 2022-12-10T23:41
In this episode, Lesley Huff talks about the human need for certainty and how this creates challenges in relating to the many unknowns in life. We discuss the paradox that mindfulness practices ...
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72: Catherine Coinçon on Relaxation, Self-Healing, and Enhancing Aliveness with Sophrology from 2022-11-13T00:32
In this episode, Catherine Coinçon talks about methods of relaxation and visualization to support and enhance our health and well-being. She describes the importance of staying connected to a se...
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71: Patricia Isis on Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion from 2022-10-30T00:03
In this episode, Patricia Isis shares about the healing potential of engaging in artistic and creative pursuits. She discusses her work as a registered art therapist and wh...
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70: Kate and Alex on the Second Noble Truth of the Causes of Suffering from 2022-10-15T21:03
In this episode, hosts Kate and Alex continue their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, with par...
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69: Marisa Mazza on Avoidance, Facing Our Fears, and Healing OCD from 2022-10-01T21:52
In this episode, we talk to Marisa Mazzo about dealing with avoidance and ways we can face our fears. She explains key principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and discusses her inspiring...
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68: Alex and Kate on Distractions, Silence, and Rest from 2022-09-10T17:55:58
Happy Autumn! In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate explore the challenges of constant distraction. They discuss ways of managing overwhelming in...
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67: Caroline Hoffman on Coming to our Senses through Embodied Mindfulness from 2022-08-27T22:54:25
In this episode, we talk to Caroline Hoffman about embodiment, mindfulness, and explore the ways that our lives can be improved by learning to be more connected to the experiences of the body. W...
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66: Kate and Alex on the First Noble Truth and Facing Unavoidable Challenges from 2022-08-07T01:57:16
In this episode, hosts Kate and Alex take a deep dive into the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, with particular emphasis on the First Noble Truth commonly translated as “life is characterized by s...
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65: Ruth Williamson on Service with a Greater Purpose, Buddhist Chaplaincy, and Social Justice Ministry from 2022-07-23T22:03:59
In this episode, Ruth Williamson shares about how we can activate a sense of purpose that brings us more fully alive, as well as how to participate in the world with greater compassion. She shar...
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64: Alfie Wishart on Addiction Recovery, Spirituality, and Healing from Narcissistic Relationships from 2022-07-08T18:12:37
In this episode we chatted with Alfie Wishart about addiction recovery, compassion, shame, and the role of spirituality in healing. He shares about his personal recovery journey and also discuss...
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63: Rochelle Jaffe on Learning from Anger, Self-Criticism, and Chronic Pain from 2022-06-25T01:01:46
In this episode, we speak with Rochelle Jaffe about working with self-criticism, emotional and physical pain, overwhelm, and anger. Rochelle Jaffe, M.S. is a mindfulness and self-compassion prac...
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62: Marc Lesser on the Essentials of Mindful Leadership from 2022-06-10T13:59:48
In this episode we talk to Marc Lesser about how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can be integrated into our work lives- including the ‘work’ of being a human, a parent, a spouse, or other...
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61: Jon Walker on Distinguishing Mindfulness and Relaxation, Coping with Stress, and Working with High Expectations from 2022-05-27T22:53:50
In this episode, we talk to Jon Walker about similarities and differences between relaxation and mindfulness as well as how expectations can interfere with mindfulness practice. He also describes p...
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60: David Teitelman on Coping with Chronic Health Conditions and Old Emotional Wounds from 2022-05-13T23:28:34
In this episode, David Teitelman discusses how mindfulness and self-compassion have helped him navigate chronic health conditions, body image issues, and old emotional wounds. David studied clas...
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59: Kristy Arbon on Somatic Self-Compassion and Healing Trauma from 2022-04-29T15:46:36
In this episode, Kristy Arbon discusses her experiences with self-compassion and her work developing somatic self-compassion to integrate body awareness more fully into these practices. Listen i...
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58: Mirjam Luthe on Gratitude, Family Rituals, and the Natural World from 2022-04-15T20:42:49
In this episode, we speak to Mirjam Luthe about the importance of gratitude, appreciation, deep listening, and connecting to the natural world. She shares about rituals and strategies she has us...
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57: Victoria Brattini on Working Through Worry with Self-Compassion and Mindfulness from 2022-04-01T15:46:59
We are hard-wired for survival, not necessarily happiness. So, what can we do to strengthen our capacity for happiness? And how can we apply the principles of self-compassion as we work through ...
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56: Overcoming Self-Criticism with Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW from 2022-03-18T17:22:01
In this episode of Noble Mind, hosts Alex and Kate explain where our internalized messages of self-criticism come from, exploring how it can show up up as a running negative commentary in our heads...
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55: Daniel Ellenberg on Inspiring Men to Embrace Compassion and Vulnerability from 2022-03-04T21:27:39
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Ellenberg explains how the gender roles we internalize from an early age can cause difficulty in our personal lives and even impact the world at large. He describes the ...
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54: Anthony Zanesco on the Effects of Meditation, Mind Wandering, and Spontaneous Thought from 2022-02-18T19:49:53
In this episode of Noble Mind, Anthony Zanesco discusses research on the effects on meditation and the experiences of mind wandering and spontaneous thought. He explains different aspects of min...
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53: Michael Pringle on Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in Family Life from 2022-02-04T20:49:03
In this episode, Michael Pringle discusses the healing power of self-compassion, describing how it helped him learn to better navigate moments of duress in his personal life. He explains how he was...
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52: Belinda Siew Luan Khong on Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Psychotherapy from 2022-01-21T21:37:03
In this episode, Belinda Siew Luan Khong shares her thoughts about the connections between secular mindfulness and its Buddhist roots. She describes the training that teachers and therapists nee...
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51: Dorothy Armstrong on Forgiveness, Apologies, and Handling Difficult Feedback from 2022-01-07T21:14:37
How do you respond to difficult feedback? Our first instinct is to defend ourselves or our organization, but that only amplifies the frustration of the person who feels wronged. So, how do we ch...
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50: The Opportunity to Begin Again with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD from 2021-12-24T15:53:45
Would you like the opportunity to begin again in 2022?
Since Noble Mind began two years and 50 episodes ago, we have all faced significant challenges. Challenges that may have gotten in ...
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49: Lama Liz Monson on Understanding Crazy Wisdom in Vajrayana Buddhism from 2021-12-10T21:09:16
Buddhist yogi Drukpa Kunley is the embodiment of crazy wisdom. And while the stories of his behavior seem crazy to us, Drukpa Kunley’s outrageousness comes from a place of insight. From his poin...
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48: Melissa Day on the Neuroscience of Pain and Healing through Mindfulness from 2021-11-26T23:39:39
When pain persists, over time it changes our brain. As pain-related neural connections grow stronger and stronger, ultimately our experience of pain worsens. But what if we could leverage mindfu...
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47: Willa Blythe Baker on the Wisdom of the Body, Somatic Meditation, and the Integration of Mind and Body from 2021-11-12T21:09:29
In this episode, Willa Blythe Baker joins Kate and Alex to discuss the experiential divide between mind and body that serves as a source of suffering. She describes the difference between the co...
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46: Steven Hickman on Self-Compassion for Skeptics from 2021-10-29T22:02:43
In this episode, Dr. Steven Hickman shares about his new book, Self...
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45: Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin on Working with the Inner Critic from 2021-10-15T23:56:11
The inner critic seems like an enemy, viciously attacking our character and fostering self-doubt. But what if that critical voice is really just worried about us? What if we could relate to our ...
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44: Kristin Neff on Practicing Fierce Self-Compassion from 2021-10-01T20:46:36
We tend to think of self-compassion as an act of gentleness, and the tender side of self-compassion is all about soothing, reassuring and accepting ourselves. But sometimes getting angry, saying...
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43: Finding Motivation to Practice from the Four Reminders with Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight) from 2021-09-10T23:16:01
In this episode, Noble Mind co-host Katherine King, PsyD describes the Four Reminders, a traditional Buddhist teaching that can inspire us to engage more f...
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42: Hans Baars on Experiencing the Divine in All Things from 2021-08-27T20:13:54
The Franciscan tradition of Catholicism teaches about the interconnectedness of all being. It’s about seeing the divine in ourselves and all of creation. So, what do meditation and mindful self-...
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41: Sydney Spears on Addressing Oppression with Mindful Self-Compassion from 2021-08-13T22:06:10
Systems of oppression establish a hierarchy, giving one group power and privilege over others. And people who identify as BAME or BIPOC carry feelings like shame, grief, and anger as a result. S...
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40: Kathryn Lovewell on Self-Compassion and the Benefits of Deep Practice from 2021-07-30T19:42:51
In this episode of Noble Mind, Kathryn joins Kate and Alex to discuss what it looks like to apply the principles of self-compassion in daily life, describing how the resistance to rest shows up ...
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39: Richard Goerling on Bringing Mindfulness to Police and First Responders from 2021-07-16T22:28:24
In this episode, Richard Goerling joins Kate and Alex to share his experience teaching the skills of mindfulness and compassion to police, military personnel, and other first responders. He disc...
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38: Janina Fisher on the Living Legacy of Trauma from 2021-07-02T17:48:29
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Fisher joins Kate and Alex to discuss her new book, describing the physiology of trauma and what makes it a ‘living legacy.’ She explains why mindfulness-based...
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37: Marcela Matos on Shame and the Fear of Compassion from 2021-06-18T23:25:08
In this episode, Dr. Marcela Matos joins Kate and Alex to define shame, describing how the emotion serves an adaptive social function but can also cause us problems when it is too pervasive and ...
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36: Chenxing Han on Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists from 2021-04-23T19:38:20
In this episode of Noble Mind, Chenxing Han shares about the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Asian American Buddhists that she encountered while conducting interviews for her new book,
35: Charlesly Joseph on Engaged Buddhism, Racial Justice, and Practical Applications of Meditation in Times of Suffering from 2021-04-10T00:32:59
In this episode, Dr. Charlesly Joseph joins Kate and Alex to discuss his spiritual journey from growing up Episcopalian to embracing the dharma and finding his way to back to church and sangha i...
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34: Becoming Self-Compassionate with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight) from 2021-03-27T00:41:26
Understanding self-compassion in theory is one thing, but practicing self-compassion in your daily life is another. If you commit to regular practice, you can learn to recognize your pain and re...
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33: Deirdre Fay on Practical Skills for Overcoming Trauma from 2021-03-12T19:18:41
In this episode of Noble Mind, Deirdre Fay, MSW joins Kate and Alex to discuss the practical skills that help people healing from trauma and attachment pain. She discusses how our longing for c...
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32: Sarah Bowen on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors from 2021-02-27T00:10:02
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Sarah Bowen joins Kate and Alex to discuss her work developing mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) for addiction and addictive behaviors. She explains ...
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31: The Path of Meditation with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight) from 2021-02-13T00:16:50
Meditation is advertised to bring freedom from suffering, but if you are just starting out it can be hard to see how that could possibly happen. Sitting on the cushion can be painful, and sittin...
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30: Paola Cheng on the Intersection of Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion from 2021-01-29T21:34:18
In this episode we talk to Paola Chang about spirituality, mindfulness, self-compassion, and how her lived experience navigating multiple cultures and religions have shaped her worldview and sen...
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29: Kathryn Lovewell on Teaching Self-Compassion to Children, and Working Compassionately With the Inner Critic at Any Age from 2021-01-15T23:45:12
In this episode we talk to Kathryn Lovewell about teaching self-compassion to children and teens, as well as how we can all work with our own inner critic.
Kathryn Lovewell is a dedica...
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28: Fabrizio Didonna on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD from 2021-01-01T18:00
In this episode we talk to Dr. Fabrizio Didonna about obsessions, compulsions, and his new mindfulness-based approach to treating the mental processes that underlie these symptoms.
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27: Yasemin Isler on Healing from Grief and Loss with Mindfulness and Compassion from 2020-12-18T23:30:02
In this episode we talk to Yasemin Isler about healing from grief and loss through mindfulness, compassion, and community.
Yasemin Isler holds a Masters degree in Mindfulness Studies. She...
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26: Stan Steindl on Motivating Behavior Change from 2020-12-04T22:59:06
In this episode, Stan Steindl talks to us about using motivational interviewing to enhance behavior change. We also explore ways of developing the courage to be compassionate and the importance ...
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25: Paul Gilbert on Restoring Sanity with Mindful Compassion from 2020-11-20T20:31:22
In this episode, we talk to Professor Paul Gilbert, the developer of compassion-focused therapy. We discuss evolutionary psychology, shame, and how mindful compassion can restore sanity...
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24: Mastering the Habit of Self Care with Katherine King (Host Spotlight) from 2020-11-06T23:54:43
This week, Kate and Alex have a timely and frank conversation about self-care and the many inner and outer obstacles to making it happen. They particularly explore Kate’s passion for helping peo...
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23: Nicholas Olendzki on Healing and Habit Change with Mindful Hypnotherapy from 2020-10-23T21:46:14
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nicholas Olendzki about mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and cultivating states of consciousness that facilitate healing and habit change.
Dr Nicholas Olendzki i...
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22: David Treleaven on Teaching and Practicing Trauma-Informed Mindfulness from 2020-10-09T20:46:09
In this episode, we talk to David Treleaven, PhD about teaching and practicing trauma-informed mindfulness, as well as the intersections between this work and larger issues of social justice. Listen
21: Nadia Colburn on Claiming Your Story, Narrative Healing, and Embodied Creative Writing from 2020-09-25T23:55:57
In this episode, we talk to Nadia Colburn about the power of mindful storytelling and creativity to shape our inner and outer worlds for mor...
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20: Sunil Lad on Embodiment, Masculinity, Shame, and Taking Responsibility from 2020-09-11T16:59:36
In this episode, we talk to Dr Sunil Lad about his work in the UK prison system. He share his thoughts on masculinity, shame, and the importance of taking responsibility. We also discuss his wor...
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19: Steven Hayes on Psychological Flexibility and Transforming Pain into Purpose from 2020-08-28T21:42:50
If you’ve experienced hardships, it may be difficult to believe that the pain you’re enduring has the potential to bring you meaning, connection and a sense of purpose. How can we use our hurt t...
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18: Lisa Lackey on Racial Empathy, Trauma, and Radical Self-Love from 2020-08-14T20:13:46
In this episode, we talk to Lisa Lackey about radical self-love for people of color, the trauma of racism, and our deep need for racial empathy and more meaningful conversations on these importa...
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17: Charlotte Rotterdam on on Difficult Emotions and Self-Compassion from a Buddhist Perspective from 2020-07-31T23:33:29
In this episode, we talk to Charlotte Rotterdam about working with difficult emotions, compassion, and self-compassion through the lens of Buddhist practice.
Charlotte Rotterdam is a Budd...
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16: Steven Hickman on Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion from 2020-07-18T02:28:02
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Steven Hickman introduces the practice of mindful self-compassion, explaining how his early work with chronic pain patients inspired his career in the...
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15: John Julian on Compassion, Ecology, and Cultural Healing from 2020-07-03T23:19:02
In this episode, John Julian discusses the power of compassion to transform ourselves, our societies, and our relationship with the natural world.
John is an experienced mental health cli...
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14: Ed Yeats on Internal Family Systems, Buddhism, and Shamanic Healing from 2020-06-19T21:53:20
In this episode, we talk to Ed Yeats on internal family systems therapy and its connections to Buddhism and shamanic healing.
Edward Yeats is a psychotherapist with a Ph.D. In ...
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13: Beth Kurland on Tools for Transcending Habits and Living Your Fullest Life from 2020-06-05T16:55:53
In this episode, we talk to Beth Kurland about a number of mental habits humans developed as a result of evolution and five practical tools to work with them to improve our well being.
12: Deirdre Fay on Trauma, Attachment, and Healing with Yoga and Meditation from 2020-05-22T23:30:54
In this episode, Deirdre Fay talks to us about her decades-long exploration of trauma, attachment relationships, and healing through yoga and meditation. She shares about her personal j...
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11: Ann Saffi Biasetti on Self-Compassion, Embodiment, and Disordered Eating from 2020-05-08T16:00
Here we chat with Ann Biasetti about embodiment, self compassion, and disordered eating. Ann specializes in eating disorder treatment, but we found her wisdom relevant to anyone wondering about ...
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10: Rick Hanson on the Neuroscience of Meditation and Buddhism from 2020-04-24T18:26:59
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9: Douglas Baker on Meditation, Yoga, and the Retreat Experience from 2020-04-11T00:16:21
In this episode, we talk to Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT, about meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and the retreat experience....
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8: Debra Flics on Psychoanalysis, Buddhism, Dreams, and What Meditation Can't Cure from 2020-03-28T00:22:40
In this episode, we talk to Debra Flics about meditation, Buddhism, psychoanalysis, the true self, and Jungian dream work.
Debra Flics is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York...
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7: Lindsey Jacobs on Value-Based Living, Acceptance, and Other Core ACT Principles from 2020-03-13T23:39:17
In this episode, Dr. Lindsey Jacobs shares six key principles of acceptance and commitment therapy to help us live according to our values, practice acceptance, make contact with the present mom...
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6: Inna Khazan on Coping with Challenges and Enhancing Performance with Biofeedback and Mindfulness from 2020-02-28T23:38:46
In this episode we talk to Dr. Inna Khazan about how to cope with emotional difficulties and enhance our performance using biofeedback and mindfulness.
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5: Sara Lewis on Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism from 2020-02-15T04:00:56
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sara Lewis about trauma and resilience in Tibetan Buddhism.
Dr. Sara Lewis is Associate Professor of Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Ps...
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4: Tom Pedulla on Meditation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and More from 2020-02-01T01:23:32
In this episode, we talk with Tom Pedulla about meditation, depression, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Tom is a licensed clinical social worker and a faculty member and former b...
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3: Chris Germer on Mindful Self-Compassion, Shame, Meditation, Bhakti Yoga, and More from 2020-01-17T00:42:55
In this episode we talk to Dr. Christopher Germer about self-compassion, its relationship to shame, how to establish a meditation practice, bhakti yoga, and more.
Dr. Germer is a clinical...
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2: Ron Siegel on Meditation, Psychedelics, Pain, and Avoiding Avoidance from 2019-12-24T17:27:07
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ronald Siegel about a wide range of topics including meditation, psychedelics, chronic pain, yoga, why it’s important to embrace our habitual ways of avoiding dis...
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1: Susan Pollak on Meditation, Parenting, Self-Compassion, and More from 2019-12-24T17:22:56
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Susan Pollak, who shares about her pioneering work bringing meditation into psychotherapy. We also discuss self-compassion, parenting, re-parenting ourse...
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0: Noble Mind Podcast Trailer: Interviews on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Psychology from 2019-12-03T21:05:08
Noble Mind is a podcast exploring mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. In each episode, hosts Alex Gokce, MSW, and Katherine King, PsyD host inspiring conversations with psychologists, autho...
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