Podcasts about oxford mindfulness centre

Willem Kuyken, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of merging Eastern mindfulness practices with Western psychological standards. Dr. Kuyken's academic work significantly contributed to the World Health Organization's Quality of Life measure which set the standard for evaluating an individual's perception of their position in life across cultural and national boundaries. Drawing on his years of experience, Dr. Kuyken discusses how important mindfulness practices are in clinical settings and how to move those practices into a patient's daily life and form them into independent habits. This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Kuyken, accomplished psychologist author joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a conversation on mindfulness practices, their importance in clinical settings and how to turn mindfulness practices from task-related labors to an ongoing enriching experience.  Dr. Kuyken is a scientist and author, and serves as a professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and director of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre. Dr. Kuyken's latest book, “Mindfulness for Life” releases on October 25th  and is available for pre-order here. “There can be negative thoughts that your mind can place between you and happiness,” said Dr. Kuyken. “I liken these thoughts to wrecking balls and while they are powerful, if you simply step out of their way, they'll pass you by.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit The Menninger Clinic website to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

There are moments in life that decide your fate. They ripple into the future and dictate how you experience the world in the moments that follow; either positive and uplifting, dark and chaotic, or flat and dull.What if you could recognize these moments before they seized control of your life?What if you could use them to set sail for a better future? What if all moments, big and small, could be harnessed this way?These are the questions that Oxford Professor Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman address in their wonderful new book, Deeper Mindfulness: A New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World, which you can pick up wherever books are sold.These questions are also at the heart of our conversation today which is the second in our stress and anxiety series here on the podcast. Each episode in this series invites some of the world's leading experts to share inspiring insights, practical tools, and helpful resources for navigating stress and anxiety more effectively in our lives. Miss the first episode in the series? You can find it here:Unwinding Anxiety | Dr. Jud BrewerIn today's episode Mark and Danny will share: How they have used mindfulness to overcome personal and professional challenges including a hangliding accident that led to Danny's hospitalization and the incredible story of his recovery. Why mindfulness is so effective for healing, and for working with stress and anxietyWhy they have made mindfulness the central focus of their work in mental healthAn introduction to the concept of 'feeling tones' - an automatic and often subconscious categorization of our experience as pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. How to increase awareness of feeling tones in the moment they happenPractices for working with feeling tones that lead to calm, clarity, and wellbeing.Neuroscience findings that shed light on how our brains construct our reality and how we can leverage this knowledge to take back control of our lives.About Danny and Mark:Dr Danny Penman is a qualified meditation teacher and award-winning writer and journalist. He currently writes features for the UK Daily Mail, having previously worked for the BBC, New Scientist and the Independent newspaper. He is co-author of the international bestseller Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World.  In 2014, he won the British Medical Association's Best Book Award for Mindfulness for Health: A Practical Guide to Relieving Pain, Reducing Stress and Restoring Wellbeing (co- written with Vidyamala Burch). His books have been translated into more than 25 languages. Professor Mark Williams is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. He co-developed MBCT, is Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, and is co-author of the international best-seller The Mindful Way Through Depression. He is one of the premier researchers in the field of mindfulness worldwide, and has been a pioneer in its development and dissemination.Visit Franticworld.com for more on Mark and DannyThe 5-day Transforming Stress Challenge begins November 13th. Register now!Head to practicingcourage.com/stress to sign up.Thanks for listening!Support the show

Welcome to a new episode of "Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast." In this episode, our host, Lu Ngo, embarks on a transformative exploration of mindfulness-driven living with the accomplished mindfulness and wellbeing coach, Erin Lee. Erin Lee, a prominent figure in mental health advocacy, has collaborated with numerous organizations, both public and private, aiming to enhance workplace mental well-being through mindfulness-based initiatives. Recognized as a keynote speaker by the prestigious Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this episode, Erin begins by unraveling the essence of mindful living, distinguishing it from automatic and reactive approaches to life. Lu and Erin share vibrant discussions, emphasizing the importance of embracing mindfulness while dispelling common misconceptions surrounding this practice. Erin wraps up the episode with practical advice, providing newcomers with valuable insights on seamlessly integrating mindfulness into their daily routines. Whether you're new to the world of mindfulness or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and actionable tips. Join us as Lu and Erin guide you toward a more mindful, enriching life. Tune in and embark on your journey towards a calmer, more centered you.  Get connected with Erin Lee on her social media: Website: www.nianlife.com and www.mindfulmoments.sg   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlee-mindfulness/   Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs  Discord: http://discord.gg/WESL  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/wellbeingsciencelabs/  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQL  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/  Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/  PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859  Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3dlbGxiZWluZ3NjaWVuY2VpbnNpZ2h0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA

Mark Leonard is one of a kind. One of the founders of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, he has an incredible knowledge of the history and evolution of mindfulness training and has a few things to say about it! He created a unique training called Mindfulness-Based Organisational Education incorporating "short mindfulness" which has been studied and found to be effective in reducing stress and increasing self-reports on scales of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. He's now on a mission to help people become more conscious, cause when you do, you'll be an advocate for helping the world become a better place. And that's a rather personal and urgent mission, as you can hear for yourself from Mark. You can learn more about his work at https://www.mindfulnessconnected.com/mboe This is one of my favorite conversations, and I think you'll enjoy it too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/languageofmindfulness/message

About... Mandy Johnson is the founder of Introspect Coaching & Facilitation, which offers various Mindfulness-Based Interventions geared towards transformation and insight. She is a Mindfulness-Based Coach, Supervisor & Facilitator with an undergraduate degree from UCT in Industrial Psychology and Sociology. Mandy completed her Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Coaching) through Sacap (South African College in Applied Psychology) in 2011. She is credentialled as a Master Practitioner (CMP) Coach, which requires 250 hours training and over 2000 hours of coaching. She is registered with the Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA). She is also registered with HeartMath South Africa, as a HeartMath Coach, specialising in training biofeedback tools to enhance stress recovery and self-regulation, focusing specifically on heart rate variability. Mandy has completed additional trainings in Emotional Intelligence through the EQ Institute in 2004 and completed an internship in Shadow Therapy with Evan Klisser, the Founder of the EQ institute. She has completed the Nancy Kline Thinking Partners training with Trish Lord and Depth Facilitation with Helene Smit. She attended training in Non Violent Communication and has worked as a Biofeedback technician assisting a Psychologist with Neurofeedback training. in 2019, Mandy qualified as an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner. Mandy is in long term recovery from co-dependency and offers a personal approach and compassionate understanding. She has an established daily meditation practice and has attended various retreats. She formed Introspect Coaching after developing an interest in Spirituality and Depth Process Work. The Intergral approach, espoused by Ken Wilber, has informed her own Mindful Insight Coaching Model, as has Contemplative Neuroscience. This brought her to the Secular Mindfulness Programme, which was developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. She has also attended various Mindfulness Trainings over the past 17 years. She served as a Director at the South African Institute for Mindfulness (IMISA) for 3 years resigning in 2017 to make more space for teaching. Whilst a Director, she was part of the committee responsible for the Standards of MBI Teachers portfolio. Mandy was part of the organizing committee for the Mindfulness Matters Neuroscience Conference held in Stellenbosch at the end of 2014. She attended the last IMISA conference at Maropeng, and met David Treleaven, Ronda McGee and Mark Williams. She has attended various trainings through Mindfulness Africa over the past five years, which is based on the Aberdeen University Masters Training set up by Rob Nairn through the Mindfulness Association UK. She has completed her Post Graduate Certification in Mindfulness-Based Interventions at Stellenbosch University through the Faculty of Medicine. Mandy is a supervisor on the Stellenbosch University programme and is now offering supervision for mindfulness teachers. Until 2018, her main focus was facilitating various recovery groups and consulting from her office in Seapoint. She ran Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention, which assists individuals in early recovery to avoid the negative thinking spirals associated with relapse and works towards the development of skills to increase resilience and cognitive flexibility. She runs a Mindfulness Based Family Programme to assist the family members of the addicted. She also teaches 3 cycles a year of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Dr Danielle Klemp in Claremont. (www.mbsr-south.co.za). Currently, Mandy is running a brand new offering, an 8 week Feeling Tone Course, under the supervision of Professor Mark Williams, Oxford Mindfulness Centre. She is also focused on Trauma informed Mindfulness and Race Awareness.”

In this episode I talk to Social Mindfulness teacher Mark Leonard Mark has searched for a means to make meditation accessible to a mass audience since the early 2000s. He played a key role in establishing the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, opened in 2008, and then adapted Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for the workplace. Crucially Mark's focus is on Understanding mindfulness from a social perspective and in doing so designing programs to facilitate culture change in organizations. In this Episode we Discuss: Understanding why we need mindfulness in contemporary society How mindfulness fosters "sovereignty" And exploring 'social mindfulness' To Find Out More About Mark: www.mindfulnessconnected.com

In Episode #20 Basis London founder Tom McAdam speaks with meditation and mindfulness teacher Per Norrgren.Meditation and mindfulness practice are powerful antidotes to the stresses and challenges of the modern world. In this conversation, Tom and Per explore the many ways in which these practices can improve the state of your mind and transform the quality of your life.Per also shares practical tips on how to meditate, how to get started and how to bring mindfulness practice into your everyday life to radically upgrade your sense of wellbeing.This conversation is for both the experienced meditator and the novice with Per sharing wisdom accumulated over many years of practice and teaching.Per is an associate teacher at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre where he trained to teach MBCT (mindfulness based cognitive therapy) and has also completed teacher training with Bangor University. Per has extensive experience teaching both MBCT and MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction). He is co-founder of InMindSight, an organisation that trains teachers and hosts meditation retreats in the Algarve in Portugal.Per's popular 8-week introductory meditation course can be found on Udemy here: Books mentioned: Breath by breath - Larry RosenbergThe Mind Illuminated - John YatesWe speak about:* Per shares a short meditation practice called The 3 Step Breathing Space* Per's transformative first experience of mindfulness doing the MBSR course* Dealing with burnout and divorce and how Per found healing through  meditation and mindfulness * Why the key to the mind is working through the body* Teaching mindfulness in the workplace* What is the point of paying close attention to the breath?* Why you shouldn't expect to feel calm when you begin meditation and how meditation gradually leads to a lasting and powerful state of calm* The problem of the restless mind for meditation beginners and what to do with it* How meditative movement and mindful everyday activities (e.g. washing the dishes) can be a good first step for those with agitated mind states* The power of walking meditation and how to do it* Per's definition of mindfulness and the relationship between mindfulness and concentration* The relationship between mindfulness, non-judgement and suffering* Per shares a short meditation practice exploring reactivity (43:00)* The two arrows of suffering from the Buddhist tradition and how reactivity unnecessarily compounds our pain* Dealing with negative thought patterns through mindfulness practice and Tom's own experience uncovering anxiety-inducing thoughts* How meditation practice allowed Per to stay calm and find innovative solutions in highly stressed professional situations* Per describes his own personal meditation practice: when, how and how long* Per's advice for how beginners should start meditating and Per's own 8-week beginners course on Udemy (see link above)* Per guides us through a 10-minute meditation practice focused on relaxation and comfort and based on his own daily practiceWe hope you enjoy the conversation

Debora Teixeira, Médica de Família e Professora é a convidada do professor Dennis Oliveira no Farofa Crítica de hoje para conversar sobre os impactos positivos e negativos do trabalho e estudo online por conta da pandemia e a falta uma regulamentação já que são atividades remotas irão permanecer com o fim da pandemia, sobre uma adaptação dos currículos presenciais para o online e comentou da necessidade de uma pausa para a prática de Atenção Plena (Mindfulness) como observar a respiração e trabalhar a corporeidade. Debora Teixeira é Médica formada pela UFRJ, especialista em medicina de família e comunidade com residência pela UERJ. Professora da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da UERJ, Mestre em Educação em Ciências e Saúde pela UFRJ, Doutoranda do Instituto de Medicina Social/UERJ. Pesquisadora do Laboratório Interdisciplinar de Pesquisa em Atenção Primária à Saúde (LIPAPS). Instrutora de Mindfulness pelo Oxford Mindfulness Centre (parceria com o Mente Aberta). Colaboradora do Grupo de Trabalho Gênero, Sexualidade, Diversidade e Direitos, do Grupo de Mulheres na MFC e do Grupo de Trabalho de Saúde da População Negra, todos organizados pela Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina de Família. E participante da coorte 2020 do Columbia Women's Leadership Network organizado pelo Columbia Global Center , Rio de Janeiro. O Programa Farofa Crítica entrevista, intelectuais, pesquisadores, ativistas e outros arteiros sempre discutindo temas da atualidade. O Farofa Crítica é uma produção do Celacc em parceria com o Departamento de Jornalismo e Editoração da ECA USP e apoio do Instituto de Estudos Avançados - IEA-USP. Canal Farofa Crítica https://www.youtube.com/farofacritica Apresentação: Professor Dennis Oliveira Edição de Podcasting: Guilherme Lima

As a Member of the UK Parliament for 20 years between 1997 and 2019, working with the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Chris Ruane introduced mindfulness to 280 politicians and 450 members of their staff. With the Mindfulness Initiative, he has also helped to establish parliamentary practices in 10 other parliaments around the world. He is currently a trustee at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Chair of Trustees of Ruby Wax's Frazzled Cafe Charity, Chair of the Mindfulness Initiative's international political network and a member of the newly formed Mindfulness Wales. This episode draws on the experiences of working within the field of mindfulness in a Parliamentary setting.

Ted Meissner talks about the key benefits that come from the social aspect of participating in a live online course vs watching recorded learning material. Ted created the UMass Medical School Center for Mindfulness MBSR live online program, is a Certified MBSR Teacher, offers occasional Masterclasses for Oxford Mindfulness Centre and is the Executive Director of Mindfulness Practice Center. 

Welcome to episode 2 of the Grab ‘em by the poesy podcast, ‘Are we bored of mental health?' with your host Kate Murnane, in collab with the Oxford Feminist society. Today I'm joined by two equally wonderful inspirational women of Oxford, who work on different aspects of mental health. Iheoma Green is a wellbeing practitioner working within the NHS, specialising in childhood and adolescent anxiety. Shannon Maloney is a DPhil student in Teddy Hall who's work (based in the department of Psychiatry) focuses on mindfulness based programmes. This extended episode was an absolute joy to record and is full to the brim of insight, laughter and hope . Both Shannon and Iheoma's passion for people, how our minds work and how we can help when things get dark, is inspiring. Topics we cover include: imposter syndrome, representation of women within psychiatry, mental health vs mental illness, the harm of genderizing mental health illness and suicide, over-saturation and misinformation by the ‘mental health' trend on social media, capitalist exploitation of ‘self care' by patriarchal companies and why this risks oppressing women further. In this episode we have a teensy wifi blip toward the end (FU virgin media!!) and the sound quality on one of our mics is slightly shaky in moments, but bear with us because this nourishing episode is 100% worth it!! Sending you all the love. We hope that this podcast will give you a chance to fill your cup because YOU are worth it xx Trigger Warnings: mental Illness and suicide. About your host Kate Murnane is a DPhil student at Teddy Hall. When she's not studying haematology, your host is most likely to be cooking something obnoxiously garlicky or stalking exotic cat breeds she can't possibly afford, online. Why on earth you'd want to see more of this, I can't imagine, but if you're that kind of freaky, you can find her on Instagram @grab_them_by_the_poesy Socials We're on Instagram! Follow us to engage with these discussions and suggest guests/topics for future @grabembythepoesypodcast Kate Murnane: Instagram: @grab_them_by_the_poesy Shannon Maloney: find Shannon on twitter (@shann_maloney), Instagram (@ourwellnessdiary and @shannonmmarie) and on LinkedIn Iheoma Green: find Iheoma on LinkedIn and the department of experimental psychology website (specifically the TOPIC research group). OxFemSoc: Engage with Oxford Feminist Society on Facebook, Instagram (@oxfemsoc) and on our website. Resources The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast, @wetheurban on Instagram (positive affirmations you need), Off the Record mental health charity based in Bristol (@otrbristol), The Value of Lived Experience in Social Change Baljeet Sandhu, 2017 (long read report), oversaturation of ‘The Conversation' and the negative implications of this: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/30/nothing-like-broken-leg-mental-health-conversation, free mindfulness session through the Oxford Mindfulness Centre: https://www.oxfordmindfulness.org/learn-mindfulness/online-sessions-podcasts/, Insight Timer: Free mindfulness app. Credits Host and edits: Kate Murnane, Cover art: Ruth Thrush Music: free on Anchor.fm

Do you ever wonder why it's so hard to stop scrolling Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? That restless itch to see what's next? Struggling with wanting to get all of the information you need? That itch is curiosity. But not all curiosity is created equal, and by understanding how curiosity works, you can use it to change habits and feel better — at any time. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me.... Dr Ron Epstein explores different ways we experience uncertainty, and how cultivating curiosity, presence and connection can help in his blog: www.ron

When you read the news, do you find yourself getting more afraid? Do you tend to read the headlines and articles that confirm your worst fears? Our brains are not set up to think critically in an environment of uncertainty, but there are ways to keep our rational brain in charge and think more clearly about the world around us… even during a crisis.  Links to articles I mentioned in the episode:https://www.latimes.com/california/st...https://beachgrit.com/2020/04/fake-ne...Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de.... For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses

When you're anxious, one of the best things to do is to slow down and focus on your breath. But what about when you're so anxious or stressed that regular breathing exercises don't seem to work? In today's episode, I'll teach you a simple but effective exercise that brings in more of your senses to help cut through the anxiety so you can be calm and focused in the present moment. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de.... For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me.... Dr Ron Epstein explores different ways we experience uncertainty, and how cultivating curiosity, presence and connection can hel

Emotions are running high these days, and that can lead to all sorts of negative habits, especially around food. Are you eating more than usual? Or maybe so worried that you're forgetting to eat?  Stress affects our appetite in major ways, but there is a simple approach to identify and change these behaviors so you can stay healthy and less anxious while dealing with the current crisis.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de.... For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me....Jud Brewer MD PhD ("Dr. Jud") is an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is the Director of Research&

Are you feeling stuck at home, unable to do anything but watch the current crisis from the sidelines? Maybe even feeling guilty or ashamed that there are doctors, nurses, and other first responders on the front lines of the battle while you're safely at home?  What you're feeling is totally normal, but there are ways to keep from spiraling into negative emotions and recognize that we're all doing our part. References from episode: Review of the neuroscience: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...Study showing DMN affecting task networks and inhibiting cognitive performance: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/33/...Brene Brown's TED talk on listening to shame: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown...Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de.... For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: 

Ever wonder why tightness in your jaw and shoulder are linked to stress? Did you know that you can use curiosity to change your relationship to anxiety and fear? The Irish novelist and poet James Stephen's wrote, “curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” Learn how to do this today.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me.... Dr Ron Epstein explores different ways we experience uncertainty, and how cultivating curiosity, presence and connection can help in his blog: www.ronaldepstein.com/blog/2020/4/1/uncertainty-by-ron-epstein.

Did you know that your eyes really are the window into your soul? Or at least, a window into your current emotional state? By understanding how your eyes connect to your emotions, you can learn to tap into curiosity to help you let go of anxiety and fear.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me.... Dr Ron Epstein explores different ways we experience uncertainty, and how cultivating curiosity, presence and connection can help in his blog: www.ronaldepstein.com/blog/2020/4/1/uncertainty-by-ron-epstein.Jud Brewer MD PhD ("Dr. Jud") is an addi

Did you know that your mindset has a big impact on how you deal with uncertainty, and may be affecting your reaction to not just the current crisis, but any life challenge you're going to face?  Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19. Also, Mindful Leader is providing Free Live & Online daily meditation & support groups: https://www.mindfulleader.org/free-me.... Dr Ron Epstein explores different ways we experience uncertainty, and how cultivating curiosity, presence and connection can help in his blog: www.ronaldepstein.com/blog/2020/4/1/uncertainty-by-ron-epstein.Jud Brewer MD PhD ("Dr. Jud") is an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is the Direct

Have you ever seen a doctor in a movie or on television taking a break from the emergency room to go to the bathroom? I haven't. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there was a growing epidemic of burnout and anxiety among doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. It's only going to get worse with the new demands on our health care system. But there is hope based on new research that health care professionals and everyday people can put into practice today. Press release for anxiety study: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...Full research article published in JMIR: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2020/4/e15608/ Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de.... For more resources on anxiety, including free mindfulness exercises, visit https://www.drjud.com or follow me on Twitter @judbrewer or Instagram @dr.jud.3. The University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre is offering weekly mindfulness classes with an associated podcast to support people during the COVID 19 pandemic. Further details here: https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-.... Visit the Free Mindfulness Project for a growing library of free talks, videos, online courses and live practice sessions: 

Equanimity helps us understand that when we allow difficult thoughts and feelings—when we don't over-identify with them or cling to them—they will change and pass. This guided meditation will help you cultivate equanimity, find steadier ground and meet the challenges of the day.  Show notes: Meditation by Willem Kuyken.  Willem Kuyken, Ph.D., DClinPsy, is Director of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre and Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford.

Hello Couragemakers! It is so good to be back after a summer break! Over the last couple of weeks, I've been having all sorts of wonderful conversations for Couragemakers and I can't wait to share them with you! For this week's episode, I'm chatting to the lovely Hannah Jane Thompson. Hannah is a personalised mindfulness meditation coach for professional, ambitious women at Breathe Like A Badass. She uses 100% personalised mindfulness meditation techniques to help professional women feel calm and confident; chill out more; appreciate the moment; get a clear direction of what they want, and how to achieve it - and enjoy life too. Hannah discovered mindfulness meditation over a decade ago, after years of struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of career direction and confidence, and even less self-compassion and she shares her story on today's show. Now, as a certified life coach and a meditation student at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, she is a true mindfulness geek, and totally passionate about speaking openly about the reality of life as an ambitious-yet-anxious, creative and joyful entrepreneur and human. She practices daily meditation and yoga; adores sunny countries and gin; eats too much chocolate and olive oil; is slightly obsessed with Instagram and podcasts; loves the colour fuschia; gets excited around terrier dogs; and lives in southwest London with her partner Oli. During our conversation, Hannah shares her journey from working as a trained journalist and restaurants writer to starting Breathe Like A Badass. We dive deep into the reality of what it means to build a life you love, relying on yourself for validation and the courage it takes to do things your own way.  We get really open and honest about the behind the scenes of what it takes to change career and how ultimately the only person who's validation and permission you need to seek is your own. We also dive deep into the world of meditation and I loved asking Hannah all of my burning questions as someone who's new to the world of meditation. If you're dreaming of doing your own thing, if you're feeling overwhelmed and intrigued about meditation and practical ways to bring it into your life, this is the perfect episode for you! I love how open and transparent Hannah I and I loved getting to catch up with her when we both lived in London last year and I can tell you she is as wonderful in real life as she is on the show! Enjoy the show! About Hannah Hannah Jane Thompson is a personalised mindfulness meditation coach for professional, ambitious women at Breathe Like A Badass. She uses 100% personalised mindfulness meditation techniques to help professional women feel calm and confident; chill out more; appreciate the moment; get a clear direction of what they want, and how to achieve it - and enjoy life too. Hannah discovered mindfulness meditation over a decade ago, after years of struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of career direction and confidence, and even less self-compassion. Now, as a certified life coach and a meditation student at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, she is a true mindfulness geek, and totally passionate about speaking openly about the reality of life as an ambitious-yet-anxious, creative and joyful entrepreneur and human. She practices daily meditation and yoga; adores sunny countries and gin; eats too much chocolate and olive oil; is slightly obsessed with Instagram and podcasts; loves the colour fuschia; gets excited around terrier dogs; and lives in southwest London with her partner Oli. Website | Instagram Things We Talked About Hannah's journey from working as a trained journalist and restaurants writer to starting Breathe Like a Badass The myth that we've got everything sorted out The realities of working for yourself How meditation has changed Hannah's life and the practical ways we can begin meditating and fit it into our lives Resources/Mentioned Anais Nin quote - “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Marie Forleo Dan Harris - 10% Happier  Headspace App About Meg & That Hummingbird Life

Professor Mark Williams explains how you can support the work of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre in the third of four short videos.