In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Dr. Steve Haberlin—educator, mindfulness teacher, and researcher dedicated to helping aspiring teachers share mindfulness with authenticity and confidence.
Sean and Dr. Haberlin explore the unique challenges facing today’s college students — from stress and distraction to the mental health crisis on campuses. Steve shares how he began weaving mindfulness into the classroom, what the data says about its benefits, and why practices like breathwork, box breathing, and loving-kindness can help students regulate stress and unlock their potential.
His research and teaching reveal both the opportunities and barriers to bringing mindfulness into academic settings, offering insights for educators, parents, and students alike.
Whether you’re a mindfulness teacher, a college educator, or simply someone navigating stress, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiration to bring mindfulness into everyday life.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
02:42 – Discovering meditation at age 12
06:34 – How practice evolved into daily life
10:02 – Bringing mindfulness into classrooms
15:54 – Research findings: stress, anxiety & student well-being
18:54 – Barriers students face with mindfulness
21:31 – What practices work best (MBSR, loving-kindness, box breathing)
23:40 – Risks of pushing practices too far, too fast
32:25 – Mindfulness tech: apps, neurofeedback, and AI
🌿 Tune in to learn how to move beyond self-doubt, step into your voice, and share mindfulness in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
🔗Know more about Dr. Steve Haberlin
Email: steve.haberlin@ucf.eduWorkshop📖 Books:
Meditation in the College Classroom: A Pedagogical Tool to Help Students De-Stress, Focus, and ConnectCalming Student Stress: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Other Strategies to Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Learning in K-12 Classrooms
Want to certify to teach mindfulness? Schedule a free Zoom call with Sean here: https://calendly.com/sean-108/certification
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