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The ChatterboxMass Surveillance Podcast: False Positives (LS 28 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Mass SurveillancePub date: 2025-01-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationOne way or another, financial actors are required by law to monitor their customers to fight money laundering. That means we are all under surveillance. Even high profile politicians are getting tangled up in this monitoring network as well. Insiders take us behind the scenes of that surveillance machinery, powered sometimes by automated systems. For a good cause? Welcome to False Positives - a pod...2025-01-1523 min
Noble Mind82: Beth Kurland on Overcoming Threat Mode and Learning to ThriveIn this episode, Beth Kurland returns to share about her new book, You Don’t Have To Change to Change Everything. Beth teaches us how we can walk ourselves out of survival mode into a state of thriving. She describes six practical strategies to help learn to engage challenges constructively. Beth Kurland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Massachusetts with three decades of experience. She is also a TEDx and public speaker, a mind-body coach, and an author of three award-winning books: Dancing on The Tightrope; The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes; and Gifts of the Rain Pud...2024-04-1049 minNoble Mind81: Akeem Sule on Better Treatments for People in Crisis & Mental Health in the Media In this episode, we talk to Dr. Akeem Sule about his work with people experiencing psychosis and other severe mental health symptoms in an inpatient setting. He discusses the potential pitfalls of a purely biological view of mental illness and describes therapeutic interventions that he’s found useful with his patients. We also explore the pros and cons of mindfulness and discuss his passion for exploring the mental health themes in hip hop music, film, and television. Dr. Akeem Sule is the Co-founder of HIP HOP PSYCH and a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry, Essex Partnership Un...2023-10-1247 minNoble Mind80: Sara Lazar on how Meditation Changes the Brain In this episode, Dr. Sara Lazar shares about the neuroscience of meditation. Dr. Lazar has been doing research on the effects of meditation for over twenty years and discusses what she’s learned about how our emotional processing, executive functioning, memory, and even sense of self can all be impacted by meditation. We also talk about aging and cognition, as well as the potential benefits of yoga practice. Sara W. Lazar, PhD, is an Associate Researcher in the Psychiatry Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. The focus of he...2023-08-2243 minNoble Mind79: Shaun Glossop on Overcoming Alienation through Better Mindfulness CommunitiesIn 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 to reduce barriers to engaging with mindfulness by finding ways to make practice more accessible and relatable to people in his community. He also discusses the problem of social alienation and isolation in postindustrial society and the importance of creating a space where people can build meaningful connections with each other. Shaun Glossop is the co-founder and director of the Nottingham Mindfulness Center in c...2023-07-3137 minNoble Mind78: Kate and Alex on the Fourth Noble Truth of the Eightfold Path In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate finish their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism by exploring the Fourth Noble Truth. This Truth describes the Eightfold Path which can lead us towards relief from suffering in this lifetime. The Eightfold Path describes the importance of right speech, action, livelihood, mindfulness, and more. Listen in as Alex and Kate reflect on each of these methods and their applications in daily life. If you are a fan of Noble Mind, subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can also follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or T...2023-06-0936 minNoble Mind77: Kris Sutton on Healing Chronic Pain, Pain Reprocessing, and Self-Compassion In this episode, Kate and Alex talk to Kris Sutton about healing from chronic pain. She shares her lived experience with pain from multiple medical issues including migraine, endometriosis, and cancer. She describes her work as a pain coach and the power of leveraging the effects of neuroplasticity to help the brain learn to make new meaning of the experience of pain. Kris also describes pain reprocessing therapy, mindfulness, and her work as an Alexander Technique teacher. Listen in to learn about the importance of a self-compassionate approach to pain management and finding common humanity with others who have...2023-05-1940 minNoble Mind76: Alex and Kate on the Third Noble Truth that Liberation is PossibleIn 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 suffering is possible. Listen to how Kate and Alex interpret the meaning of this truth, including traditional Buddhist understandings as well as everyday applications. They explore the small ways we can release our desires our longings in daily life, and how our stress response and perfectionism tend to make it harder to do so. 2023-03-3135 minNoble Mind75: Lesley Huff on Being with Stress, Reclaiming Agency, and Avoiding the Misuse of Mindfulness and CompassionIn this episode, Alex and Lesley Huff sat down for a second, in-depth conversation exploring a range of themes. They discuss how importance it is to paying attention to how we use the tools of mindfulness and compassion so that we can be sure to use them in supportive and healing ways rather than to manipulate our experience or express self-aggression. They also chatted about being with stress during hard times, stopping habits of avoidance, and reclaiming our agency and power. Lesley Huff, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She started t...2023-02-2849 minNoble Mind74: Judith Hill-Weld on Grief, Joy, and the Downsides of Emotional ControlIn 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 her passion for working with individuals who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Judith Hill-Weld, M.S., is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Self Compassion Informed Therapist, and a Mindful Self Compassion teacher in training. She has studied with MSC originators Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. In addition to her private practice, Judith’s writing on psychotherapy and developmental and intellectual disability has been published by NADD...2023-01-2337 minNoble MindLesley Huff on the Paradox of Mindfulness and Potential Pitfalls of Self-ImprovementIn 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 can help us to make changes in life, but also allow us to be more accepting of who we are in the moment. We explore the potential pitfalls of self-improvement, including its impact on parenting and family life, and the problem of approaching change from a place of self-criticism. Lesley Huff, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She started the Change Through...2022-12-1141 minNoble MindCatherine Coinçon on Relaxation, Self-Healing, and Enhancing Aliveness with SophrologyIn 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 sense of joy and vitality, and leads a practice to help us connect with our deeper self. Listen in as she shares the history and practice of Sophrology, which is a wellness promoting set of practices developed in the mid 20th Century. Catherine Coinçon studied Modern Literature at the Sorbonne and holds a Master's degree in Caycedian Sophrology. She has been practicing sophrology for more than 20 ye...2022-11-1340 minNoble MindPatricia Isis on Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-CompassionIn 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 what art therapy might look like for different clients, as well as the importance of self-compassion and sharing one's artwork with a supportive and encouraging community. Listen in for her insights and ideas about how to use doodling and other easy and accessible creative activities in a mindful way to bring presence and self-awareness into your everyday life. Patricia Isis, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC, ATCS holds a Ph.D in the ex...2022-10-3047 minNoble 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 MindMarisa Mazza on Avoidance, Facing Our Fears, and Healing OCDIn 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 work helping people heal from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. We dig into the broader problems of fear and avoidance, and discuss skills that anyone can use to get curious, restore safety, and take values-based action in our lives. Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist, supervisor and founder of choicetherapy, a group practice specializing in evidenced-based treatments for OCD and Anxiety. Dr. Mazza is passionate...2022-10-0138 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 MindCaroline Hoffman on Coming to our Senses through Embodied MindfulnessIn 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. We also discuss her background in yoga, nursing, and massage therapy, and her work using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) with people impacted by cancer. Caroline Hoffman is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion and MBSR teacher living in the UK. Caroline completed an undergraduate degree in social work at the University of Melbourne and later became a specialist Intensive Care Nurse. She has been a pioneer...2022-08-2846 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...2022-08-0740 minNoble MindRuth Williamson on Service with a Greater Purpose, Buddhist Chaplaincy, and Social Justice MinistryIn 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 shares her insights as a Buddhist chaplain-in-training and what she has learned through social justice ministry work with individuals experiencing houselessness. Ruth Williamson is a trained teacher of Mindfulness and Self Compassion as well as a life and leadership coach. She trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching and teaches the leadership curricula of Dr. Brené Brown. She has worked deeply in community, n...2022-07-2440 minNoble Mind64: Alfie Wishart on Addiction Recovery, Spirituality, and Healing from Narcissistic RelationshipsIn 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 discusses how he works with therapy clients. He explains codependency and how he helps people heal from narcissistic relationships. Listen in for his perspective on the connections between shame and addiction, and his thoughts on learning to distinguish between the ‘true self’ and ‘false self. Alfie is a therapist in private practice in Dallas, Texas, a long-time meditator, a licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a Certif...2022-07-0844 minNoble Mind63: Rochelle Jaffe on Learning from Anger, Self-Criticism, and Chronic PainIn 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 practitioner and psychotherapist in Ashland, Oregon. She works with individuals and groups online and in person.2022-06-2548 min
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Marc Lesser is an author, speaker, workshop leader, executive coach, and Zen teacher. He is the CEO of ZBA Associates, an executive development and leadership consulting company. He helped develop the 'Search Inside Yourself' program within Google, which trains leaders on how...2022-06-1051 minNoble MindJon Walker on Distinguishing Mindfulness and Relaxation, Coping with Stress, and Working with High ExpectationsIn 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 practices that can improve our coping in a practical way in daily life, and reflects on some of the challenges of a driven and productivity-focused life. Jon Walker is a retired physician and professor of medicine and is now a teacher of mindfulness and self-compassion. He completed the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield through the Center for Greater Good at University of California...2022-05-2851 minNoble MindDavid Teitelman on Coping with Chronic Health Conditions and Old Emotional WoundsIn 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 classical dance, rose in the corporate world, and cultivated self-criticism as a way of life. After being diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular condition and finding his old approach unsustainable, he discovered that mindfulness and self-compassion provided a radical new way of looking at the world. David now shares these teachings with others as an authorized Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, a facilitator for Center for Mindful Self-Compassion’s Circles of Practice, and as the resident min...2022-05-1452 minNoble MindKristy Arbon on Somatic Self-Compassion and Healing TraumaIn 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 in for Kristy's insights on the connections between Buddhism and self-compassion and how to reconnect with your internal experience and build stress resilience. Kristy Arbon is Founder and CEO of HeartWorks, a training platform designed to teach the skills of trauma-informed mindfulness and self-compassion. Kristy worked with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff to start the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, and she is the creator of somatic self-compassion.2022-04-2950 minNoble MindMirjam Luthe on Gratitude, Family Rituals, and the Natural WorldIn 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 used with her children to develop skills of listening, compassion, and appreciation at home. We also explore the historical roots of trauma, cultural healing, and the deliberate choices she has made to help herself and her family cope during the pandemic. Mirjam Luthe has a masters degree in International Cultural & Business Studies and spent most of her career engaged in consulting before beginning to teach mindfulness-based interventions in 200...2022-04-1558 minNoble MindVictoria Brattini on Working Through Worry with Self-Compassion and MindfulnessWe 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 challenging times? In this episode of Noble Mind, Victoria Brattini shares about her work teaching mindfulness and self-compassion. She shares how she has learned to live these principles during challenging times in her own life. She describes how to work with the worrying brain using these tools to offer kindness and create space between yourself and your worries. Victoria also discusses how she teaches the...2022-04-0142 minNoble 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 MindDaniel Ellenberg on Inspiring Men to Embrace Compassion and VulnerabilityIn 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 “man box” and how it often ignores the complexity of individual men and diverse masculinities. He also describes his work helping men and couples develop comfort with vulnerability to cultivate more intimacy and connection. Daniel Ellenberg is an executive and leadership coach, organizational trainer, group facilitator, consultant, advisor, therapist, and researcher. He is president of Relationships that Work and directs Strength with Heart men’s groups, trainin...2022-03-0447 minNoble Mind54: Anthony Zanesco on the Effects of Meditation, Mind Wandering, and Spontaneous ThoughtIn 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 mindfulness and shares insights about why most people find meditation to be a difficult task. Listen in to learn more about mysterious microstates that our brains cycle through all day long. Dr. Anthony Zanesco is a cognitive neuroscientist who studies attention and mind wandering, their brain dynamics and underlying neural signatures using EEG, and how meditation and mindfulness training affect one's ability to focus and regulate distraction. He...2022-02-1847 minNoble MindMichael Pringle on Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in Family LifeIn 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 introduced to mindfulness through martial arts and explains how practices like kung fu have helped him develop a range of positive character traits. Michael also shares about his experiences teaching self-compassion and non-violent communication to marginalized and incarcerated youth. Michael Pringle is the cohost of the Kind-Mess Podcast , a show that explores the implications of contemplative practice on our experience of modern life. Michael is also a...2022-02-0450 minNoble MindBelinda Siew Luan Khong on Buddhism, Mindfulness, and PsychotherapyIn 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 need to skillfully introduce the Dharma to a Western audience, offering anecdotes from her own clinical work in teaching meditation and mindfulness to diverse individuals and groups. Listen in to learn about Dr. Khong’s work integrating existential and Buddhist psychology and find out what’s missing from our Western understanding of mindfulness. Dr Belinda Siew Luan Khong practiced as an attorney before moving into psychology. She holds a doct...2022-01-2147 minNoble MindDorothy Armstrong on Forgiveness, Apologies, and Handling Difficult FeedbackHow 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 change the way we field criticism and complaints? What does it look like to offer a meaningful apology? And how do we work through the process of forgiving ourselves and others? In this episode of Noble Mind, Dorothy Armstrong joins Kate and Alex to explain how she thinks about forgiveness and discuss the myth that forgiving requires us to forget. She describes how our...2022-01-0753 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 MindLama Liz Monson on Understanding Crazy Wisdom in Vajrayana BuddhismBuddhist 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 point of view, we’re the crazy ones—trapped in our thoughts about reality and unable to see things as they actually are. In this episode, Lama Liz Monson joins Kate and Alex to discuss the Tibetan roots of crazy wisdom. She introduces us to fifteenth-century Tibetan yogi Drukpa Kunley, describing his commitment to exposing religious hypocrisy and leveraging outrageous behavior to wake people up. Li...2021-12-1051 minNoble MindMelissa Day on the Neuroscience of Pain and Healing through MindfulnessWhen 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 mindfulness-based interventions to rewire our brains and reduce the impact of pain over time? On this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Melissa Day joins Kate and Alex to discuss the neurological roots of pain and explain how the meaning we make of pain impacts the amount of pain we feel. She describes how mindfulness retrains the brain to process pain differently and ‘turns the volume down’ on our suff...2021-11-2755 minNoble Mind47: Willa Blythe Baker on the Wisdom of the Body, Somatic Meditation, and the Integration of Mind and BodyIn 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 conceptual and feeling body and explains four ways that the body can be a source of wisdom. Listen in for Willa's insight on bringing together body, mind, and breath and stay tuned until the end to hear Willa guide a grounding meditation practice. Willa Blythe Baker PhD is an author, translator and authorized teacher (lama) in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She is the founder of...2021-11-1251 minNoble Mind46: Steven Hickman on Self-Compassion for SkepticsIn this episode, Dr. Steven Hickman shares about his new book, Self-Compassion for Dummies, and describes his love of teaching self-compassion to skeptics and beginners. He explains what mindful self-compassion is, and how it can work as an antidote to our fight, flight, and freeze responses. He also describes the more fierce side of self-compassion, exploring what makes self-compassion a courageous act and how it helps us navigate difficult emotions. Listen in for Dr. Hickman’s insight on the danger in trying to eliminate suffering, learning to see your inner critic in a new way, and motivating yourself through se...2021-10-3050 minNoble MindAnn Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin on Working with the Inner CriticThe 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 inner critic differently by recognizing its fears? In this episode, Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin discuss how the processes of Inner Relationship Focusing and Untangling facilitate healing and personal growth. They describe the personal experiences that led to the development of these methods and share how cultivating self-in-presence can help us hold space for our most challenging thoughts and emotions. Listen in for...2021-10-1644 minNoble MindKristin Neff on Practicing Fierce Self-CompassionWe 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 no and taking action is the most compassionate thing you can do for yourself, and that’s where fierce self-compassion comes in. In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Neff joins Kate and Alex to discuss her new book, Fierce Self-Compassion, explaining how fierce self-compassion gets expressed as protecting, providing for and motivating ourselves. She introduces us to the difference between fierce and tender self-compassion, describing how ge...2021-10-0136 minNoble MindFinding Motivation to Practice from the Four Reminders with Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)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 fully in mindfulness, meditation, and other meaningful practices. Sharing from her own experiences, she describes how appreciation of the preciousness of life, awareness of our own freedoms and privileges, as well as the realities of death, impermanence, and karma, can all help move us to practice and study with more commitment and enthusiasm. Katherine King, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at William James College. She is a member o...2021-09-1141 minNoble MindHans Baars on Experiencing the Divine in All ThingsThe 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-compassion look like from a Franciscan point of view? Hans Baars is a former Dutch Franciscan Priest who served in Pakistan from 1959 to 1986, before leaving the priesthood and returning to the Netherlands. There he married and lived until 1996 when he migrated to Australia. Hans speaks fluent Dutch, classical Latin and Greek, French, German and English, and he has translated three books on Francis of Assisi. In...2021-08-2736 minNoble MindSydney Spears on Addressing Oppression with Mindful Self-CompassionSystems 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. So, how can marginalized communities use mindful self-compassion as a tool to fight oppression from the inside and respond to challenging situations, thoughts, and emotions in a new way? In this episode, Sydney Spears discusses how mindful self-compassion benefits BAME or BIPOC identified individuals and describes the power of practicing mindful self-compassion together in community. She shares from her personal and teaching experience, explaining how...2021-08-1453 minNoble MindKathryn Lovewell on Self-Compassion and the Benefits of Deep PracticeIn 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 and what we can do to overcome it. She explains how our bodies are easily forgotten when our minds are filled with chatter and shares the consequences she suffered from neglecting her own self-care. Listen in for Kathryn’s insight on the benefit of the self-compassion retreat experience and learn how immersing yourself in mindful self-compassion is not self-indulgent—but a true gift to the peop...2021-07-3047 minNoble MindRichard Goerling on Bringing Mindfulness to Police and First RespondersIn 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 discusses healthy and harmful aspects of police culture and the impact of occupational trauma on men and women in law enforcement. Listen in for Richard’s insights on resilience, the ideal of warrior humanitarianism, and how mindfulness teachers might learn to be more culturally competent in serving these individuals. Richard Goerling is the Founder of Mindful Badge, an organization that delivers evidence-based skills training to support the health, hum...2021-07-1755 minNoble Mind38: Janina Fisher on the Living Legacy of TraumaIn 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 treatments are helpful to trauma survivors, offering insight on what it means to be triggered and how we remember traumatic events with our feelings and bodies—not just our minds. Listen in for Dr. Fisher’s advice on using somatic resources to navigate triggers and learn how paying attention to your body is central to the healing process. Dr. Janina Fisher is an international expert o...2021-07-0251 minNoble MindMarcela Matos on Shame and the Fear of CompassionIn 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 shapes our identity. She explores why common shame experiences become traumatic for some people and goes on to explain how compassion, love and acceptance function as powerful antidotes to shame. Listen in for Dr. Matos’ insight on supporting individuals with traumatic shame memories and learn more about her research on the range of resistances, blocks, and fears of compassion. Dr. Marcela Matos is a...2021-06-1950 minNoble MindChenxing Han on Raising the Voices of Asian American BuddhistsIn 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, Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists. She discusses how these voices get erased from the mainstream story of western Buddhism and the history and important stories that get lost as a result. She describes her vision of a panethnic, pan-sectarian Asian American Buddhist identity, walking us through her distinctions among first-generation, second-generation and multigenerational Buddhists in the US. Listen for her insights on coping with anti-Asian...2021-04-2357 minNoble MindCharlesly Joseph on Engaged Buddhism, Racial Justice, and Practical Applications of Meditation in Times of SufferingIn 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 in a time of personal difficulty. He explores the parallels between Buddhism and Christianity and reflects on the power of engaged Buddhism to address racial injustice. He also shares how being a physician informs his meditation practice and how he thinks about sickness, old age and death. Charlesly Joseph, MD is a father, husband and physician (among multiple intersectional identities) practicing in Albuquerque NM...2021-04-1040 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 MindDeirdre Fay on Practical Skills for Overcoming TraumaIn 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 connection provides important guidance about unmet attachment needs. She explains how the skills of mindfulness and concentration can help trauma survivors, challenging us to see our triggers as messages from the past—and opportunities for healing. Listen in for insight about the skills Deirdre teaches in Becoming Safely Embodied and learn her practical approach to recovering from trauma. Deirdre Fay, MSW, is the author of t...2021-03-1246 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 MindPaola Cheng on the Intersection of Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Self-CompassionIn 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 sense of identity. Paola is a Spiritual Director, trained at the Heart of Life, Yarra Theological College, University of Divinity in Australia. She is also a mental health social worker and meditation teacher. She learned meditation as a child with her Buddhist father, later converted to Catholicism, studied with the Chinmaya Mission, and is passionate about interfaith dialogue.2021-01-2940 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 MindMastering the Habit of Self Care with Katherine King (Host Spotlight)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 people develop and sustain self-caring habits and provide some tips for getting over the blocks that might be getting in your way. They also weigh in on criticisms of the self-care ethos and explain why it isn’t a replacement for changing dysfunctional systems or relationships. Listen in for ideas about how to approach self-care with a sense of your own values along with a spirit of play...2020-11-0755 minNoble 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 MindSteven Hayes on Psychological Flexibility and Transforming Pain into PurposeIf 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 to open our hearts? How can the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy fuel that transformation? On this episode, Dr. Hayes discusses connections between ACT and a diverse range of spiritual and religious practices, offering insight on how science can help us discern what’s helpful and what’s harmful. He also shares about his own history of panic, mental health stigma...2020-08-281h 10Noble 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.2019-12-0300 min