In which we hear a brief version of Stephen's biography, a history of the company Jhourney, and discuss concerns and comments regarding adverse effects, harm-reduction practices, ongoing support for meditators, and navigating respectfully and responsibly scaling such intensive practices beyond their traditional religious contexts.

You can find Stephen on X here: https://x.com/stephen_zerfas

His co-founder Alex Gruver here: https://x.com/Alex_Gruver1

Their company Jhourney here: https://www.jhourney.io/?

Me on X: https://x.com/WystanTBS

My website, for personalized 1:1 teaching, essays, and more: https://www.wystantbs.com/

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Thanks for listening, reading, and for your interest in all this! May you and all beings be well, free from suffering, awake and flourishing!