Archived Episodes
Encore: It's all about compassion
Jack Kornfield says, "Compassion that does not include the self is not complete." But many of us struggle to treat ourselves with compassion and may not see that our constant self-criticism undermines our compassio...
A mindful day
Let's talk about adding mindfulness to each part of the day--from the time you wake up in the morning until you go to sleep each night.
Interview with Toriano Sanzone
Toriano Sanzone is a master dog trainer and CEO of Wolfkeeper University in Chicago.
Wholeness and integrity: the obstacles and pathways
In this episode I discuss the concepts of integrity and wholeness--bringing our entire self, our authentic self to each moment. What gets in our way and what are the pathways we can travel to reach integrity and wh...
Conflict and mindfulness
In this episode I explore the inevitability of interpersonal conflicts and the mindfulness practices that help us address conflict with clarity and integrity.
Interview with Mrs. Odette Jackson
Odette Jackson was born and raised in Rock Island, IL. She has been married to William Jackson for nearly 53 years and they have two sons and six grandchildren. She worked for the US Air Force for 19 years and the ...
When am I planning and when am I fretting?
In this episode I explore how we can bring mindfulness into our planning for the future without slipping into mindless worry, fretting, and fearful thinking.
Mindfulness and the Creative Process
In this episode, Professor Craig Gingrich-Philbrook and I discuss the relationship between mindfulness and the creative process. Dr. Gingrich-Philbrook, teacher, performnace artist, and mentor is a faculty mem...
It's all about compassion
Jack Kornfield says, "Compassion that does not include the self is not complete." But many of us struggle to treat ourselves with compassion and may not see that our constant self-criticism undermines our compassio...
Am I in the groove or stuck in a rut?
The routines of daily can move us toward awakening or feel like a trap. In this episode we'll look at the difference between mindless habits and liberating practices.
