Bestselling author, psychologist and mindfulness teacher, Rick Hanson and I have a lively discussion about the role of personal responsibility and how it can be so elusive for people today. Join us as we discuss the role mindfulness practice can play in helping us show up more fully to our .....

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In this episode I’m joined by psychologist, mindfulness teacher and trainer and multi-time author Elisha Goldstein, PhD to talk about the “superpower” that mindfulness practice unleashes within us. Not a cure-all, but a significant power nonetheless, Elisha and I discuss the spaciousness .....

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I was joined by friend, colleague and mentor, Dr. Chris Germer to talk about themes and practices from my new book, Prizeworthy. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss what "prizing" is, how it's distinct from praise-as-usual" with children, and how to set about bringing the skills of .....

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Much has been written about mindfulness skills for teens, but a sweet-spot exists that Dr. Mark Bertin discusses in this episode. Join me for this important conversation for understanding and perspective of what ADHD is, how mindfulness skills help and more specifically, how parents .....

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Never has the world seemed to need it more … kindness! Join me in a conversation with meditation teacher, trainer, consultant and author of the new book, Kindness Now (Shambhala Publications) for an inspiring and practical chat about kindness, how to understand it, how to .....

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Author of the Bestseller, Simplicity Parenting, Kim John Payne and I discuss the pains and possibilities in parenting kids today. Join us for practical and inspiring discussion how how the greatest gift we can give our children is our more complete, here-and-now presence with them in daily life .....

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Join Behavior Analyst and author of The Behavior Code Companion, Jessica Minahan and I as we discuss the importance of parents and teachers learning to "see behind" the surface of kids' disengagement and disruption behaviors to the experiences of anxiety and emotional discomfort that  .....

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Our kids do not have to end up going the way of those we see in the media these days, focusing on themselves, fomenting conflict and seeding hate and division. Join author and award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer and I as we discuss what science has to say to today’s parents .....

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Dr. Jud Brewer, psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins me on the show to discuss the epidemic of anxiety in our society, how to understand anxiety as a learned (and therefore unlearnable) habit, and the role mindfulness practice can play in "busting" these conditioned loops in our brains.

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In this very timely episode, I interview former police lieutenant Rich Goerling who, now retired from long-service in the military and law enforcement, is a frequently sought after consultant and trainer for bringing mindfulness and compassion skills ....

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In this episode, meditation teacher and author, Shelly Tygielski talks of her personal journey leading toward the core insight from her new book Sit Down and Rise Up that the “secret of life is this: show up.” Join us for this conversation about the role....

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Author, clinician and parenting coach Carla Naumburg, PhD and I have a fun, real and relevant chat about parenting, the challenges of doing so in our society’s current strained state of affairs and how mindfulness practice won’t solve everything, but .....

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