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Jon Kabat-Zinn

A key player in bringing mindfulness meditation to the mainstream. Founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society.

Top 10 podcasts with Jon Kabat-Zinn

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218 snips
Apr 17, 2024 • 2h 13min

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer of mindfulness and creator of the MBSR program, delves into the transformative power of meditation in healthcare. He shares insights on connecting mindfulness with medicine and offers practical techniques for stress reduction. The conversation traverses the essence of awareness, urging listeners to embrace presence and interconnectedness. Kabat-Zinn highlights the importance of community and shared experiences, while exploring the philosophical implications of identity and the beauty of human connection in a mindful life.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 6min

How to Start (Restart, or Upgrade) Your Meditation Practice: A Master Class | Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mindfulness and author, shares invaluable insights on starting or reviving your meditation practice. He emphasizes the importance of being fully present with no agenda and encourages a relaxed approach, even suggesting meditation in bed. Kabat-Zinn discusses the significance of examining personal motivations and the transformative power of mindfulness in daily life. He stresses that meditation is about awareness rather than achievement, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and the world.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 45min

Tripping Out with a Legend: Jon Kabat-Zinn on Pain vs. Suffering, Rethinking Your Anxiety, and the Buddha's Teaching in a Single Sentence

Join Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor of Medicine emeritus and founder of the MBSR program, as he delves into the intricacies of mindfulness and pain management. Discover the crucial difference between pain and suffering, and how mindfulness can foster a greater awareness of our emotional experiences. He discusses the limitations of traditional approaches to self-improvement and emphasizes authentic connection amid personal struggles. Kabat-Zinn offers profound insights on healing that transcend mere pain relief, illuminating a path towards greater compassion and understanding.
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Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 43min

Jon Kabat-Zinn - The Heart of Mindfulness

We're back with Season 3 of the show, starting with renowned meditation teacher, author, and creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jon Kabat-Zinn. This spacious and personal conversation is full of insights on a wide range of topics, including: what drew him to meditation; his development of and vision for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR); the mystery of the line between the inside and outside of any system; adapting Buddhist practices for Western audiences; how mindfulness has been taken up in society, and science as a main driver; moving from "me" to "we"; the challenges of repeatability in scientific studies of meditation; weaving together art and science; and how 50+ years of meditation has changed him. Full show notes and resources  
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39 snips
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 14min

From Finding Mastery | A Conversation with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

Join Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneering Professor of Medicine emeritus and founder of the Center for Mindfulness, as he delves into the transformative power of mindfulness. He discusses its vital role in enhancing well-being and performance, advocating for a holistic approach to tackle global issues like climate change. The conversation highlights the importance of compassion and self-acceptance in navigating life's complexities, along with the significance of community and connection in fostering personal growth.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 41min

Living Mindfully

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a mindfulness pioneer and author, explores the core of mindfulness in today’s fast-paced world. He discusses its rise in popularity and the tension between authenticity and commercialization. Kabat-Zinn emphasizes the need to live in the present while navigating distractions, and shares insights on how mindfulness can enhance mental performance, especially for athletes. He also provides practical techniques to cultivate mindfulness in daily life, enriching well-being and relationships.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris: How to Start A Meditation Practice

Jon Kabat-Zinn, meditation expert, joins Dan Harris on the Ten Percent Happier podcast to discuss practical tips for starting a meditation practice and being more mindful in day-to-day life. They explore the benefits of meditating in bed upon waking up, the significance of posture in meditation, treating meditation as a way of being, the core practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, discovering deep motivation, and the power of awareness and mindfulness in breaking free from limited knowledge.
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9 snips
Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 6min

Top Moments of 2024

John Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mindfulness, shares insights on the essence of meditation and embracing the present moment. James Doty, a neurosurgeon and compassion advocate, emphasizes the importance of service and the transformative power of compassion. They explore personal growth, the internal conflicts around success, and the magic of love and loss in our lives. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate awareness and deepen connections, making room for genuine relationships that elevate our understanding of fulfillment.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 59min

Ep. 203 - Real Life Series with Jon Kabat-Zinn

For episode 203 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we have the first in a special series celebrating Sharon’s new book, “Real Life.” This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Jon Kabat-Zinn, pulled from the Living An Authentic Life Summit. Jon is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, and its world-renown Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic. He is the author of 15 books, including the bestseller Full Catastrophe Living. His latest book published in 2023 is Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief: Practices to Reclaim Your Body and Your Life.The conversation begins with Jon leading a guided meditation practice, followed by a dynamic interview in which Jon and Sharon discuss:• Jon’s first exposure to meditation• mindfulness as a love affair• what is authentic living• translating ancient teaching of the Buddha• Jon’s early teaching at UMass• freeing ourselves from delusion• waking up in every moment• the compassion in mindfulness• finding freedom from painTo learn more about Jon’s work, teaching schedule, and latest book, Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief, you can visit his website. To hear this interview in its entirety, you can sign up right here for the Living an Authentic Life Summit which runs online from March 29th – April 2nd and it is free to join.“When you tune into yourself, you’re actually tuning into the entire universe, of which you are an intimate and insanely beautiful and mysterious part.” – Jon Kabat-ZinnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 24, 2022 • 28min

Jon Kabat-Zinn: Peace and the Domain of Being (Part 1)

Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness pioneer, discusses the evolution of mindfulness in America post a Surgeon General's report. They delve into the value of meditation for personal and global healing during the pandemic, the importance of self-acceptance, interconnectedness, and mindfulness in improving overall well-being. Tips are shared on cultivating peace and navigating the digital world with mindful awareness.