Themes: Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Anti-racism, Diversity
Summary: John is a Teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is an active member of the Greater Richmond community, the primary focus of his work has been on racial equity and reconciliation initiatives, as well as facilitating community dialogues, board service, and teaching mindfulness. He has also been a food security activist who initiated urban farming programs in Newark, New Jersey. He currently serves as Associate Director of Side by Side, an organization that provides supportive communities for Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth as well as training, education, and awareness programs for adults. John's entire life has been an exploration of the relationship between community activism and intrapersonal mindfulness. In this episode, John shares and explores that story with us.
Links:
The Innerwork Center: https://innerworkcenter.org/
Matt's IG: @mindfulnesscounselor
Matt's website: www.themindfulnesscounselor.com
