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Noble Mind70: Kate and Alex on the Second Noble Truth of the Causes of Suffering In this episode, hosts Kate and Alex continue their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, with particular emphasis on the Second Noble Truth. This Truth is "the truth of the cause of suffering." Listen in as Kate and Alex unpack the ways that our suffering is caused by desire or longing, wanting things to be other than they are, and in particular the "Three Poisons" of greed, hatred, and delusion. Katherine (Kate) King, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at William James College. She has a private psychotherapy practice where she...
2022-10-1531 minNoble MindAlex and Kate on Distractions, Silence, and Rest Happy Autumn! In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate explore the challenges of constant distraction. They discuss ways of managing overwhelming incoming news, information, emails, texts, and more, the emotional toll of such a way of life, and the importance of finding moments of rest, silence, and solitude even during busy times. Listen in for ways to create meaningful moments of pause, and to find insights about the helpful and unhelpful impulses that might be driving you to distraction. Alex Gokce, MSW has a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an undergraduate de...
2022-09-1030 minNoble MindKate and Alex on the First Noble Truth and Facing Unavoidable ChallengesIn 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 suffering.” They unpack some of the linguistic and cultural misunderstandings that can get in the way of the deeper message of this teaching. They connect the four existential givens of death, meaning, isolation, and freedom, to Buddhism and discuss ways of working with these unavoidable challenges in everyday life. Alex Gokce, MSW has a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an...
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2022-06-171h 23Noble MindOvercoming Self-Criticism with Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSWIn 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 or a general feeling of demoralization. They discuss why it’s useful to identify our patterns of self-criticism, describing how the inner critic can either push us to be perfect and hyper-productive or undermine our willingness to try new things. Listen in for insight on using parts work and mindful self-compassion to acknowledge the negative emotions of self-criticism, engage in the higher thinking necessary to soothe yo...
2022-03-1833 minNoble MindThe Opportunity to Begin Again with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyDWould 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 the way of achieving our goals. So, what does it look like to slow down, step back and begin again? And how might the skills we practice in meditation help us start fresh in the new year? On this milestone episode, Noble Mind hosts Katherine King, PsyD, and Alex Gokce, MSW, sit down to explain how meditation gives us the opportunity to practice beginning again, de...
2021-12-2435 minNoble MindBecoming Self-Compassionate with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)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 respond with care and kindness. Better yet, self-compassion gives you the courage to navigate challenging experiences. So, how do we develop self-compassion and make it part of our everyday lives? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW share what self-compassion means to them, challenging us to build the reflex of care in response to our own suffering and treat ourselves as...
2021-03-2737 minNoble MindSarah Bowen on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive BehaviorsIn 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 how relapse is normal part of the recovery journey for most people and why shame doesn’t work as a prevention strategy. She also shares what differentiates mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) from traditional relapse prevention and other methods of working with addiction. Learn how MBRP helps to change our relationship with cravings and gives us agency over our behavior. Listen in for Dr. Bowen’s insight on navigating problematic habits that...
2021-02-2756 minNoble MindThe Path of Meditation with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)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 sitting with your mind can be exhausting. And how do you know if you are even doing it "right"?? In this episode, Noble Mind hosts Kate and Alex share their ups and downs on the path of meditation. They discuss their early experiences trying to meditate and why they both struggled to establish a regular practice. They describe what they wish they had...
2021-02-1341 minNoble MindKathryn Lovewell on Teaching Self-Compassion to Children, and Working Compassionately With the Inner Critic at Any AgeIn 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 dedicated Mindful Self-Compassion Certified Teacher who has been teaching meditation and self-inquiry since 2006. Kathryn is the best-selling author of The Little Book of Self-Compassion and Every Teacher Matters; Inspiring Wellbeing through Mindfulness. She is the co-author of The Positive Edge Journal and has recently published her first children’s book about Self-Compassion, The Voices in my Head! Noble Mind is a podcast exploring mindful...
2021-01-1642 minNoble MindFabrizio Didonna on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD 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. Dr. Didonna is an internationally known Clinical Psychologist, Professor at the University of Barcelona and a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is the developer of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. He is a founder and President of the Italian Institute for Mindfulness and a unit Coordinator at Villa Margherita Private Hospital in Italy. He has been practicing and teaching meditation for many years and gives w...
2021-01-0149 minNoble MindYasemin Isler on Healing from Grief and Loss with Mindfulness and CompassionIn 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 is a coach and teacher for mindful living across the lifespan. She is a life and grief coach, mindfulness and compassion teacher, end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer. 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, authors, and other thought leaders seeking real world wisdom you can bring into da...
2020-12-1945 minNoble MindStan Steindl on Motivating Behavior ChangeIn 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 of honoring the wisdom of our ambivalence. Dr. Stan Steindl is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice at Psychology Consultants and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He is also the Co-Director of the UQ Compassionate Mind Research Group and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Steindl specializes in motivational interviewing (M...
2020-12-0445 minNoble MindPaul Gilbert on Restoring Sanity with Mindful Compassion 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 to destructive and competitive human impulses. Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Derbyshire Health Care Foundation Trust. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology for over 35 years with a special focus on shame and the treatment of shame based difficulties, for which compassion focused therapy (CFT) was developed. He has written and edited 20 books a...
2020-11-201h 08Noble MindNicholas Olendzki on Healing and Habit Change with Mindful HypnotherapyIn 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 is a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness, integrative psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. He is a coauthor of Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice. He is currently engaged in clinical practice at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. 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, authors, and other thought leaders seeking real world...
2020-10-2354 minNoble MindDavid Treleaven on Teaching and Practicing Trauma-Informed MindfulnessIn 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. David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional working at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. He’s the author of the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, which was a #1 New Release on Amazon. David's work has been adopted into multiple mindfulness teacher training programs around the world, including UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Bangor University’s Master’s in Mindfulness program...
2020-10-0951 minNoble MindNadia Colburn on Claiming Your Story, Narrative Healing, and Embodied Creative WritingIn this episode, we talk to Nadia Colburn about the power of mindful storytelling and creativity to shape our inner and outer worlds for more peace and justice. Nadia Colburn is the founder of Align Your Story writing school. Her poetry and prose have been published in more than 80 publications including The New Yorker, Kenyon Review, Harvard Review, Spirituality and Health, and Lion’s Roar. She's also the author of the poetry book The High Shelf. Nadia holds a PhD in English from Columbia University and a BA from Harvard. She is a certified yoga teacher, a serious student of Thi...
2020-09-2645 minNoble MindSunil Lad on Embodiment, Masculinity, Yoga, and CompassionIn 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 work as a yoga teacher, becoming embodied, and the experience of compassion and forgiveness. Dr Lad is a consultant counselling psychologist for the National Health Service and a qualified yoga teacher in the UK. He holds Chartered status with the British Psychological Society and is experienced in forensic mental health as well as working with clients in the community, secure environments, and custodial settings. He...
2020-09-1152 minNoble MindLisa Lackey on Racial Empathy, Trauma, and Radical Self-LoveIn 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 important topics. Lisa is a psychotherapist, podcaster, as well as the co-owner and chief engagement officer of Insideout Living. She is an anti-racism clinical consultant, trainer, and co-founder of Insideout Conversations. Her clinical work focuses on couple’s therapy and treatment of addiction and trauma. She has a Masters in Education from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University, and a Masters in Counseling from Nat...
2020-08-1448 minNoble MindCharlotte Rotterdam on on Difficult Emotions and Self-Compassion from a Buddhist PerspectiveIn 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 Buddhist teacher, meditation instructor, and contemplative educator. She received the title of Magyu Lopön, lead teacher of the Mother Lineage at Tara Mandala, by Lama Tsultrim Allione in 2016. She is the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education and an instructor at Naropa University. She also co-developed and teaches Naropa’s Mindful Compassion Training. Charlotte holds a Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Nob...
2020-08-0152 minNoble MindSteven Hickman on Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion 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 area. He speaks to the misconceptions around self-compassion as self-indulgent or soft and describes how the practice can be used to support first responders, healthcare professionals, and other special populations. Listen in for Dr. Hickman’s insight on combining mindfulness with self-compassion and learn how you can use MSC to navigate the social issues we face right now and help fuel real change. Dr. Steven Hickman is...
2020-07-1848 minNoble MindJohn Julian on Compassion, Ecology, and Cultural HealingIn 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 clinician and meditation teacher. He’s been trained in multiple mindfulness-based clinical interventions, as well as Mindful Self-Compassion, and practices Compassion Focused Therapy. John lives in an old farmhouse in Australia. He’s developing a tree polyculture and regenerative organic vegetable garden. His primary intention is to explore how to live compassionately in balance with all the ecologies and elements of the landscapes we live in. Noble Mind...
2020-07-0450 minNoble MindEd Yeats on Internal Family Systems, Buddhism, and Shamanic Healing 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 Clinical Psychology. He taught on the faculty of Harvard Medical School at Mass. General Hospital and Cambridge Hospital for over 25 years. He is a Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, and has found many parallels and synergy between IFS and the Tibetan view of the mind. Ed teaches shamanism as co-director of Center of the Circle, an organization dedicated to the practice of shamanism and sham...
2020-06-1946 minNoble MindBeth Kurland on Tools for Transcending Habits and Living Your Fullest LifeIn 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. Beth Kurland, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, Tedx speaker, and author of three award winning books: Dancing on The Tightrope: Transcending the Habits of Your Mind and Awakening to Your Fullest Life; The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes: An Eight Week Guide to Reducing Stress and Cultivating Well-Being; and Gifts of the Rain Puddle: Poems, Meditations and Reflections for the Mindful Soul....
2020-06-0557 minNoble MindDeirdre Fay on Trauma, Attachment, and Healing with Yoga and Meditation 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 journey healing from trauma and how this informs her work helping others do the same. Deirdre Fay, LICSW, has decades of experience exploring the intersection of trauma, attachment, yoga and meditation, and teaches “a radically positive approach to healing trauma.” Deirdre has written Becoming Safely Embodied (Morgan James Publishing, in press), Attachment-Based Yoga & Meditation for Trauma Recovery (W.W. Norton, 2017), co-author of Attachment Disturbances for Adults (W.W. Norton...
2020-05-231h 03Noble MindAnn Saffi Biasetti on Self-Compassion, Embodiment, and Disordered EatingHere 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 their own eating habits, self-destructive behaviors, or relationship with their body. Ann has been a psychotherapist for 27 years. She has a PhD in Psychology and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. Her book, Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating, was released through Shambhala Publications in August 2018. Noble Mind is a podcast exploring mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. In each episode...
2020-05-0859 minNoble MindRick Hanson on the Neuroscience of Meditation and Buddhism In this episode, we talk to Rick Hanson, PhD, about the neuroscience of meditation, Buddhism, and his new book Neurodharma. Dr. Hanson is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. Rick Hanson, PhD is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture - with 900,000 copies in English alone. His free weekl...
2020-04-241h 11Noble Mind9: Douglas Baker on Meditation, Yoga, and the Retreat Experience In this episode, we talk to Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT, about meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and the retreat experience. Douglas is a therapist and yoga teacher, as well as the founder of Cambridge Mind Body and Well Beings Retreats. Douglas Baker is a licensed social worker and Kripalu Yoga Teacher. He is the founder of Cambridge Mind Body, a holistic counseling practice in Cambridge Massachusetts, and of Well Beings Retreats, where he guides clients on individual counseling- and mindfulness-based retreats. He is the author of Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking. He is a former clinician of the Psychiatric Emergency Service at Cambr...
2020-04-111h 16Noble Mind8: Debra Flics on Psychoanalysis, Buddhism, Dreams, and What Meditation Can't CureIn 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 City. She is a graduate of the NYU School of Social Work and the National Institute for the Psychotherapies four-year program in Psychoanalysis and Comprehensive Psychotherapy. In addition to being a psychotherapist, Debra is a meditation and dharma teacher. She is the Guiding Teacher for a women’s sangha, a teacher at Downtown Meditation, and previously served on the Teachers’ Council at New York Insight Meditation Center. Her...
2020-03-2849 minNoble Mind7: Lindsey Jacobs on Value-Based Living, Acceptance, and Other Core ACT PrinciplesIn 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 moment, and more. Dr. Jacobs is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in geropsychology. Her clinical interests include delivering evidence-based individual and group interventions to older adults and their caregivers, conducting decision-making and functional capacity evaluations, and working in interdisciplinary teams. Dr. Jacobs’ research interests include acceptance and commitment therapy for older adults, mindfulness-based interventions for caregivers, resident autonomy in long-term care, quality improvement and program evaluation, and...
2020-03-1442 minNoble Mind6: Inna Khazan on Coping with Challenges and Enhancing Performance with Biofeedback and MindfulnessIn this episode we talk to Dr. Inna Khazan about how to cope with emotional difficulties and enhance our performance using biofeedback and mindfulness. Inna Khazan, PhD, BCB is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where she teaches and supervises trainees. A clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology and performance excellence training using biofeedback and mindfulness-based approaches, Dr. Khazan also maintains a private practice in Boston, working with clients on optimizing their health and performance. Recognized as a pioneer in mindfulness-based biofeedback, Dr. Khazan is a popular speaker at national and international conferences on t...
2020-02-291h 08Noble Mind5: Sara Lewis on Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism 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 Psychology at Naropa University. As a psychological anthropologist, Sara's research focuses on trauma and resilience in the Tibetan diaspora. Her book, Spacious Minds: Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism, published by Cornell University Press, considers how Buddhist concepts of time, emotion, and agency create pathways to resilience among those coping with trauma. She is also a psychotherapist in private practice. You can learn more about Dr. Lewis and he...
2020-02-151h 03Noble Mind4: Tom Pedulla on Meditation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and MoreIn 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 board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He maintains a full-time psychotherapy practice and facilitates Mindfulness Based cognitive therapy groups in Massachusetts. Tom has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1987. He is a contributing author of the book Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and co-author of Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. You can learn more about Tom and his work at www.MBCTBoston...
2020-02-0150 minNoble Mind3: Chris Germer on Mindful Self-Compassion, Shame, Meditation, Bhakti Yoga, and MoreIn 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 psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He is a co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has been taught to over 50,000 people around the globe. He is the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and co-author of Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Dr. Germer is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy as well...
2020-01-171h 16Noble Mind2: Ron Siegel on Meditation, Psychedelics, Pain, and Avoiding AvoidanceIn 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 discomfort, but also move towards “avoiding avoidance.” Dr. Siegel is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Ron teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness in psychotherapy and other fields, and maintai...
2019-12-241h 08Noble Mind1: Susan Pollak on Meditation, Parenting, Self-Compassion, and More 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 ourselves, and more. Dr Pollak has written several books, most recently Self-Compassion for Parents: Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself. Dr. Susan Pollak is cofounder and teacher at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, as well as president of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. You can learn more about her work at DrSusanPollak.com. Noble Mind is a...
2019-12-2454 minNoble MindNoble Mind Podcast TrailerNoble 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, 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.
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