Voices

The Voices category on Mindful.org is a vibrant collection of perspectives from the mindfulness community. Here, you'll find a rich tapestry of articles from practitioners, teachers, and thought leaders offering their unique insights and experiences. This space is dedicated to sharing the diverse voices that shape the mindfulness movement, providing inspiration, wisdom, and a sense of connection to readers worldwide who seek to deepen their understanding and practice of mindfulness.
Lean Into Love—Frank Ostaseski stands holding an umbrella in front of a mural that reads,
Interviews
Lean In to Love 

In this interview with Barry Boyce, beloved teacher Frank Ostaseski shares how his years of mindfulness supported him after a series of strokes transformed his life. Read More 

  • Frank Ostaseski and Barry Boyce
  • December 21, 2021
What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens—Illustration of a Black woman stepping out of a large smartphone and into the real world.
Compassion
What is Possible When We Put Down Our Screens 

Our devices bring us live-tweeting of important events, video footage of daily life on the other side of the world, and photos of our friends from near and far, but the real magic happens when we put the screens down, writes founding editor Barry Boyce. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • December 4, 2021
How I Found My Way to Gratitude
Compassion
How I Found My Way to Gratitude 

Whether you think of it as the “greatest virtue,” as Cicero did, or “social glue,” as researchers do, gratitude has the power to change your life, if you let it. Kelly Barron shares how she learned to let gratitude change her. Read More 

  • Kelly Barron
  • November 21, 2021
Calm
Burnout Podcast 

While burnout is never solely your responsibility to fix, mindfulness can help us navigate the individual and systemic solutions. We're launching a new podcast called Burnout to address the crisis and provide resources to safeguard your well-being so you can show up with skill. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • November 15, 2021
Liberating Masculinity With Edward M. Adams and Ed Frauenheim—Illustration of a middle-aged white man and a Black boy sitting on a carpet reading a book.
Audio
Liberating Masculinity With Edward M. Adams and Ed Frauenheim 

How mindfulness helps to cultivate self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability that can help men live more full, connected lives. The authors of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection join Mindful senior editor Amber Tucker in conversation. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • September 9, 2021
Barry Boyce on Bridging our Differences—Illustration of five people holding hands with their arms in the air and facing away from the viewer. They are wearing yellow, blue, and pink colors, and in the background is blue and pink abstract art with some plants over a white background.
Audio
Barry Boyce on Bridging our Differences 

Founding editor Barry Boyce talks with managing editor Stephanie Domet about how and why we sort ourselves into groups. How mindful awareness can help us navigate the habits and patterns that arise in our in-groups, the refreshing value of encountering other perspectives, and the beauty of encouragement. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Newsletter

Get the latest on everything mindfulness


Our free newsletter delivers updates on the science of mindfulness, guided mindfulness meditation practices from leading teachers, special offers, and rich content to support your mindful growth.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.