Interviews

Delve into the minds of mindfulness leaders with the Interviews category at Mindful.org. Engage with thought-provoking conversations featuring psychologists, meditation teachers, neuroscientists, and other influential figures. These interviews offer a wealth of wisdom on the practice and application of mindfulness in various aspects of life, providing you with diverse perspectives and deep insights to enrich your understanding and inspire your practice.
Nana Visitor
Anxiety
How to Boldly Move On 

Star Trek fans know Deep Space Nine actor Nana Visitor as the officer who suffered personal trauma on her home planet Bajor. When that narrative played out in her own life during the show’s filming, she turned to mindfulness. Read More 

  • Tony Stultz
  • October 23, 2018
People running on globe
Focus
The Key to a Mindful Work Life 

This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Janice Marturano, and Barry Boyce explores the role mindfulness plays in taking leadership, measuring success, and preventing burnout. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg, Barry Boyce, and Janice Marturano
  • September 20, 2018
Melissa Sutor
Interviews
Charting Her Own Path 

It's tough when life doesn't follow a straight line—but meditation teacher and retreat leader Melissa Sutor says those bends in the road can help you discover your true calling. Have a glimpse at Mindful's featured story in the August issue. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • July 5, 2018
Gretchen Rohr headshot
Interviews
Wise Judgement 

Law professor, mindfulness instructor, and former judge Gretchen Rohr on the ways mindful-ness and justice intersect. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • April 1, 2017
illustration boxing glove on a spring. fight back
Anxiety
Fight Back Without Empowering What You’re Fighting Against 

We should always fight for what’s right. But when we’re on the defensive, our brains contract around that feeling, and that affects how we respond—with more reactivity (we've all seen our friends Facebook updates lately), which can stifle skillful action. How do we let go, and still keep going? Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • February 23, 2017
woman on yoga mat with bolster
Anxiety
Being Present with Cancer 

Fear. Uncertainty about the future. Some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are well-suited for mindfulness, and 20 years of research into Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) is beginning to bear out the benefits. Plus — try this breathing meditation to alleviate insomnia. Read More 

  • Lu Hanessian
  • February 22, 2017
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