In the latest episode of the One Mind Podcast, I interview my dear friend, Noel Coakley. We cover a wide range of topics including: What is spiritual bypassing? How do we develop self compassion in the midst of family chaos, raising kids, and constant triggers. How do we find new creative responses to these moments […] The post OM106-Noel Coakley on Addiction, Spiritual Bypassing, & The Grace of Mindfulness Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Show Notes Leap X Consulting The Flow Research Collective The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler The post OM105 – Mindset, Meditation, and Flow States with Vedran Peric appeared first on About Meditation.
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In early 2020, before any of us had heard anything about a lethal virus emerging from Wuhan Province, China, I attended a life changing 8-day Mahamudra meditation retreat with Harvard neuropsychologist and Vajrayana master Daniel P. Brown PHd. After a nine year pause on spiritual retreats, this was my first extended in-person retreat with a […] The post OM104 – On a Mahamudra Meditation Retreat with Vajrayana Master Daniel P. Brown, PhD appeared first on About Meditation.
Feb 18, 2021•28 min
In this episode, filmmaker Sanjay Rawal and I explore our shared experience with Sri Chimnoy (my first spiritual teacher) and discover–to our shared surprise–that we joined Sri Chimnoy's community around the same time and attended some of the same events. We explore the inspiring work of Sri Chimnoy and his extraordinary and hugely influential teacher, […] The post OM103 – Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal On Meditation, Running, and Self Transcendence appeared first on About Meditation.
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Julie and Morgan discuss the part of you and I that is forever untouched by the chaos and disruption of this crisis. We explore that limitless part of the self and how it can serve as a powerful point of calm grounding in the storm of our lives in this historical moment. […] The post OM102: Julie Hunt On Finding Equanimity Amid Uncertainty appeared first on About Meditation.
Oct 14, 2020•51 min
In this episode, I interview my former mentor and spiritual teacher Jeff Carreira. Jeff and I lived, worked, and practiced in an intentional spiritual community together for 13 years in Western Massachusetts. Jeff was not only a spiritual mentor to me during that time, but he was also my boss. Jeff was the Director of […] The post OM101 – Jeff Carreira on Finding Equanimity Amid Uncertainty appeared first on About Meditation.
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min
(The script for this guided meditation comes from Tom Lynch, PHD at http://RadicallyOpen.net.) When times are tough, sometimes the best way to clear your head and open your heart is to focus on other people. So in that spirit, I’ve recorded a Loving Kindness Meditation for you. I think we could all use a little […] The post OM100: Loving Kindness Guided Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.
Mar 22, 2020•16 min
In this second part of my interview with Dr. Daniel P. Brown, we explore the second stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. In part 1, we explored the Elephant Path of concentration and meditation, which is the first stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. Special Offer […] The post OM099 – Pt 2. Dr. Dan Brown Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way appeared first on About Meditation.
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this first part of my interview with Daniel P. Brown, we explore the first stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way called the Elephant Path of concentration, meditation, and peak performance. In part 2, we explore the second stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. Special Offer for […] The post OM098 – Pt 1. Dan Brown PhD Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way appeared first on About Meditation.
Feb 09, 2020•37 min
Over 25 years ago, I attended boarding school and got to live, work, and study with some remarkable people. One of those people was a classmate named Hui Neng Amos. Neng was one of my dorm prefects. And in addition to being a generally kind and easy going guy, Neng practiced this strange and-to my […] The post OM097: The Mindful Arts Project with Hui Neng Amos appeared first on About Meditation.
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 13 min
What is intention and why is it one of the most important pillars of meditation and our spiritual life in general? Two events brought this to mind for me recently and they were important enough to me that I wanted to share them. And for context, I've thought a lot about intention. When I lived […] The post OM096 Harnessing The Power of Intention & Creating A Virtuous Habit Loop appeared first on About Meditation.
Oct 28, 2019•26 min
How do you keep your meditation practice strong and steady? How do you stay inspired? In this episode, I share some of the things that have added fuel to my fire and helped a lot to keep my meditation practice fruitful. In particular, we explore the power of getting up early as a way to […] The post OM095 – Early Mornings, Intermittent Fasting, And Tips To Propel Your Practice appeared first on About Meditation.
Sep 03, 2019•25 min
BIO: Dr. Jeffery Martin is a founder of the Transformative Technology space, serial entrepreneur and social scientist who researches personal transformation and the states of greatest human well-being. He spent the last 10 years conducting the largest international study on persistent non-symbolic experience (PNSE), which includes the types of consciousness commonly known as: enlightenment, nonduality, the peace that […] The post OM094 – The Finder’s Course, Permanent Enlightenment, & Fundam...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer On a recent weekend retreat, I experienced some challenging moments. It's not the first time. In my life, I've gone on more silent retreats than I […] The post OM093 – A Brief Meditation On The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude appeared first on About Meditation.
Jan 02, 2019•22 min
I’m delighted to share my interview with Daniel Palazuelos. Dan’s approach to medicine and public health is deeply informed by his meditation practice and his passion for zen and poetry. Together, these influences have helped Dan nurture a perspective and approach to his work (and life) that is founded on compassion. In this interview, we […] The post OM092 – The Path of Zen, Poetry, and Compassion with Dr. Daniel Palazuelos appeared first on About Meditation.
Nov 30, 20180
When I first heard that Mark led guided meditations at the local hospital here in Boston, I was intrigued. I then learned that he also creates guided meditations for the popular meditation app Calm. That’s when I knew I wanted to interview him for the podcast. So today I’m excited to share my interview with […] The post OM091 – Cultivating Compassion & Confidence through Meditation with Mark Zelinsky appeared first on About Meditation.
Oct 19, 20180
Kate Manser is so happy to be alive. Here's her story. In 2013, Kate's 27-year old manager at Google and her 27-year old college friend died in unrelated, unexpected tragedies. It shocked and terrified her, and she developed a fear of death that began to take over her life: she would imagine getting hit as […] The post OM090 – You Might Die Tomorrow with Kate Manser appeared first on About Meditation.
Oct 08, 20180
Megan Marini is a speaker on emotional intelligence and conscious leadership. After leaving a job in finance to teach yoga, she dove into wellness and leadership. Later attending Naropa, a contemplative psychology and Buddhist college where she started building communities and mission driven brands. Today she runs Boston Men's Group, a project that prepares men […] The post OM089 – Becoming a Conscious Leader with Megan Marini appeared first on About Meditation.
Aug 05, 20180
In this week’s One Mind Podcast I review the book Radical Acceptance, written by buddhist teacher and clinical psychotherapist, Tara Brach. Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering," says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, […] The post OM088 – Exploring the Practice of Radical Acceptance with Morgan Dix appeared first on About Meditation.
Jul 05, 20180
BIO: Jonathan Mozenter is a consultant, coach, and educator. His work focuses on helping organizations and individuals manage positive change. Jonathan helps clients to understand where they're at, identify current challenges, then build and implement plans to help realize their life vision. Professionally, he has been working with people for more than 20 years in […] The post OM087 – Transforming ADD into Higher Levels of Consciousness with Meditation with Jonathan Mozenter appeared first on Ab...
Jun 15, 20180
BIO Wim Hof got his nickname "The Iceman" after he broke a number of records with regards to resisting cold. Some of his feats include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle on his bare feet, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than […] The post OM086 – Exploring Meditation with The Iceman, Wim Hof appeared first on About Meditation.
Jun 02, 2018•1 sec
This week I’m delighted to share my interview with Bud Torcom, CEO and Co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital media agency and a member of Facebook’s exclusive Small Business Council. As Bud’s company grew, he took on more and more stress and anxiety. He realized he needed to reduce his anxiety and attempted to start […] The post OM085 – Introducing Mindfulness into the Workplace with Bud Torcom appeared first on About Meditation.
May 20, 20180
BIO: Gabriel Baldwin began learning mindfulness as a fifteen year old at a mindfulness retreat for teenagers at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS). As a depressed and bullied teen, learning mindfulness was invaluable to overcoming these challenges. As a staff person on these retreats since 2008 he has now participated in well over 25 with […] The post OM084 – Helping Students Practice Mindfulness in the Classroom with Gabriel Baldwin appeared first on About Meditation.
May 05, 2018•1 hr 16 min
I recently had the privilege of reconnecting with an old friend of mine, Tola Oguntoyinbo, an artist and entrepreneur living in Chapel Hill, NC. I had a blast in this conversation with Tola. In addition to exploring how meditation practice compliments his art, we explored Tola’s life-changing experience on a 10-day Vipassana Silent Retreat. Vipassana–a […] The post OM083: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Meditation with Tola Oguntoyinbo appeared first on About Meditation.
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 10 min
BIO Errol Doebler is the founder of Leader 193. He brings passion to leadership based on his experience as a Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, FBI Special Agent and SWAT Operator, as well as his time as a leader in the private sector in New York City and Washington, DC. Errol’s diverse experience in leading combat […] The post OM082: Former Navy Seal Errol Doebler on Wim Hof Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Julie Hunt is a Chopra Center Certified Meditation Instructor devoted to helping people live healthier and happier stress free lives using meditation. The post OM081: Julie Hunt Chopra Global Certified Meditation and Perfect Health Instructor appeared first on About Meditation.
Mar 24, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Matthew Ferry on the Path to Enlightened Prosperity. He is global thought leader in personal transformation who creates results by teaching you how to be happy now, regardless of the circumstances of life. The post OM080: Matthew Ferry on the Path to Enlightened Prosperity appeared first on About Meditation.
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Bio Sandra Bershad, MA is an Intuitive Mentor, Psychic Channel and Transformational Guide for Conscious Visionaries, Leaders, and Highly Sensitive Empaths. Devoted to revitalizing the wisdom of every person's true essence, Sandra empowers her clients to excavate what no longer serves them and transform their limiting beliefs and programming so that they can consciously actualize […] The post OM079: Sandra Bershad on Psychic Powers and Daily Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.
Feb 22, 2018•56 min
Julia Rymut In this episode, Julia Rymut and I explore the arc of her meditative experiences. From her early adventures in India and her misadventures in a spiritual ashram to her more seasoned Buddhist practice today, Julia and I riff on the journey of growing into a mature meditation practice. Julia is a yogi, meditator, […] The post OM078: Julia Rymut Beyond the Bliss of Meditative Experiences appeared first on About Meditation.
Nov 23, 2017•55 min
What's the point of meditation? There are lots of different takes on this based on your religion, your mode of practice, your philosophy of life, etc. But for many of us, we meditate to feel better. We want to bring some much needed peace and stability that's missing, into our lives. To relieve stress. To […] The post OM077: Fuel Your Meditation Practice with this Not-So-Secret Ingredient appeared first on About Meditation.
Oct 25, 2017•18 min
