Ep. 140: Whole School Mindfulness with Ben Painter

Happy Day, Friend!

On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about integrating mindfulness into schools.

My special guest today is Ben Painter. 

Ben Painter is a Partner and Co-Founder at WholeSchool Mindfulness, focusing on strategic growth. Ben works with WholeSchools’s supporters, Mindfulness Directors, staff, and Board to support the movement to integrate mindfulness into our education system. In high school, Ben had the opportunity to take mindfulness classes with Mindfulness Director Doug Worthen. Since then, Ben has used his meditation practice to become a healthier, happier person and a more compassionate community member.

Prior to serving in his current position at WholeSchool, Ben worked at New Profit, a venture philanthropy organization that partners with social entrepreneurs to break down barriers to opportunity in America. Ben studied at Bowdoin College, where he served as the Vice President of the Student Body and co-founder of the Mindfulness Club. Ben has attended numerous meditation retreats, including two retreats at the Drupa Drong monastery in Northern Nepal.

WholeSchool’s mission is to co-create an education system that advances well-being, community, and justice through the transformative power of mindfulness. We are working to establish and support the position of “Mindfulness Director” in schools. A Mindfulness Director is a school or district staff member whose role is to integrate mindfulness practices within their community.

For more information about WholeSchool Mindfulness, please visit their impact page HERE.

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Keep breathing deep + shining bright, Friend! 🌟

XO ~ Athea 

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