In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Dr. Dan Siegel—Harvard-trained physician, psychiatrist, bestselling author, and pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology.
Dan shares how his journey from medicine to psychiatry led him to redefine what we mean by “mind.” Together, Sean and Dan explore how mindfulness, relationships, and brain science intersect—and how integration is the foundation of well-being.
They also dive into Dan’s groundbreaking work, including the Wheel of Awareness meditation, and his newest book Personality and Wholeness in Therapy, which bridges neurobiology with the Enneagram to reveal how personality patterns shape our growth.
This conversation blends science, story, and heart—reminding us that true integration is made visible through kindness and compassion.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ How Dan Siegel went from skeptic to leader in mindfulness research
✔ Why the mind is more than just what the brain does
✔ The four facets of the mind: subjective experience, consciousness, information processing, and self-organization
✔ Growth edges: how to move from personality patterns toward wholeness
Episode Chapters:
00:00 — Intro02:18 — From Medicine to Mindfulness Research07:05 — What Is the Mind, Really?12:40 — Integration as the Basis of Well-Being18:15 — The Wheel of Awareness Practice
32:08 — Personality, the Enneagram & Wholeness
💡 Learn more about Dr. Dan Siegel’s work:
🔗 drdansiegel.com📘 Books: Personality & Whole Wellness Therapy, Wheel of Awareness
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