Noble Mind
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
82: Beth Kurland on Overcoming Threat Mode and Learning to Thrive
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Beth Kurland returns to share about her new book, You Don’t Have To Change to Change Everything. Beth teaches us how we can walk ou...
81: Akeem Sule on Better Treatments for People in Crisis & Mental Health in the Media
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Akeem Sule about his work with people experiencing psychosis and other severe mental health symptoms in an inpatient ...
80: Sara Lazar on how Meditation Changes the Brain
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sara Lazar shares about the neuroscience of meditation. Dr. Lazar has been doing research on the effects of meditation for over ...
79: Shaun Glossop on Overcoming Alienation through Better Mindfulness Communities
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Shaun Glossop about his work building a mindfulness group outside of the usual religious or medical contexts in which it i...
78: Kate and Alex on the Fourth Noble Truth of the Eightfold Path
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate finish their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism by exploring the Fourth Noble Truth. This Truth de...
77: Kris Sutton on Healing Chronic Pain, Pain Reprocessing, and Self-Compassion
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate and Alex talk to Kris Sutton about healing from chronic pain. She shares her lived experience with pain from multiple medical ...
76: Alex and Kate on the Third Noble Truth that Liberation is Possible
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate continue their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, this time focusing their attention the Third Nob...
75: Lesley Huff on Being with Stress, Reclaiming Agency, and Avoiding the Misuse of Mindfulness and Compassion
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex and Lesley Huff sat down for a second, in-depth conversation exploring a range of themes. They discuss how importance it is to p...
74: Judith Hill-Weld on Grief, Joy, and the Downsides of Emotional Control
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Judith Hill-Weld talks about how trying to control our emotions can interfere with being present in our lives. She discusses the impo...
73: Lesley Huff on the Paradox of Mindfulness and Potential Pitfalls of Self-Improvement
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lesley Huff talks about the human need for certainty and how this creates challenges in relating to the many unknowns in life. We dis...
72: Catherine Coinçon on Relaxation, Self-Healing, and Enhancing Aliveness with Sophrology
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine Coinçon talks about methods of relaxation and visualization to support and enhance our health and well-being. She describe...
71: Patricia Isis on Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Patricia Isis shares about the healing potential of engaging in artistic and creative pursuits. She discusses her work as a registere...
70: Kate and Alex on the Second Noble Truth of the Causes of Suffering
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Kate and Alex continue their exploration of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, with particular emphasis on the Second Noble Tr...
69: Marisa Mazza on Avoidance, Facing Our Fears, and Healing OCD
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Marisa Mazzo about dealing with avoidance and ways we can face our fears. She explains key principles of Acceptance and Co...
68: Alex and Kate on Distractions, Silence, and Rest
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Autumn! In this episode, hosts Alex and Kate explore the challenges of constant distraction. They discuss ways of managing overwhelming incomin...
67: Caroline Hoffman on Coming to our Senses through Embodied Mindfulness
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Caroline Hoffman about embodiment, mindfulness, and explore the ways that our lives can be improved by learning to be more...
66: Kate and Alex on the First Noble Truth and Facing Unavoidable Challenges
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Kate and Alex take a deep dive into the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, with particular emphasis on the First Noble Truth common...
65: Ruth Williamson on Service with a Greater Purpose, Buddhist Chaplaincy, and Social Justice Ministry
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ruth Williamson shares about how we can activate a sense of purpose that brings us more fully alive, as well as how to participate in...
64: Alfie Wishart on Addiction Recovery, Spirituality, and Healing from Narcissistic Relationships
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chatted with Alfie Wishart about addiction recovery, compassion, shame, and the role of spirituality in healing. He shares about hi...
63: Rochelle Jaffe on Learning from Anger, Self-Criticism, and Chronic Pain
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Rochelle Jaffe about working with self-criticism, emotional and physical pain, overwhelm, and anger. Rochelle Jaffe, M....
62: Marc Lesser on the Essentials of Mindful Leadership
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Marc Lesser about how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can be integrated into our work lives- including the ‘work’...
61: Jon Walker on Distinguishing Mindfulness and Relaxation, Coping with Stress, and Working with High Expectations
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Jon Walker about similarities and differences between relaxation and mindfulness as well as how expectations can interfere...
60: David Teitelman on Coping with Chronic Health Conditions and Old Emotional Wounds
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Teitelman discusses how mindfulness and self-compassion have helped him navigate chronic health conditions, body image issues, ...
59: Kristy Arbon on Somatic Self-Compassion and Healing Trauma
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristy Arbon discusses her experiences with self-compassion and her work developing somatic self-compassion to integrate body awarene...
58: Mirjam Luthe on Gratitude, Family Rituals, and the Natural World
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Mirjam Luthe about the importance of gratitude, appreciation, deep listening, and connecting to the natural world. She sh...
57: Victoria Brattini on Working Through Worry with Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are hard-wired for survival, not necessarily happiness. So, what can we do to strengthen our capacity for happiness? And how can we apply the princ...
56: Overcoming Self-Criticism with Katherine King, PsyD and Alex Gokce, MSW
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, hosts Alex and Kate explain where our internalized messages of self-criticism come from, exploring how it can show up u...
55: Daniel Ellenberg on Inspiring Men to Embrace Compassion and Vulnerability
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Ellenberg explains how the gender roles we internalize from an early age can cause difficulty in our personal lives and ev...
54: Anthony Zanesco on the Effects of Meditation, Mind Wandering, and Spontaneous Thought
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Anthony Zanesco discusses research on the effects on meditation and the experiences of mind wandering and spontaneous t...
53: Michael Pringle on Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in Family Life
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael Pringle discusses the healing power of self-compassion, describing how it helped him learn to better navigate moments of dure...
52: Belinda Siew Luan Khong on Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Psychotherapy
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Belinda Siew Luan Khong shares her thoughts about the connections between secular mindfulness and its Buddhist roots. She describes t...
51: Dorothy Armstrong on Forgiveness, Apologies, and Handling Difficult Feedback
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you respond to difficult feedback? Our first instinct is to defend ourselves or our organization, but that only amplifies the frustration of th...
50: The Opportunity to Begin Again with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like the opportunity to begin again in 2022? Since Noble Mind began two years and 50 episodes ago, we have all faced significant challeng...
49: Lama Liz Monson on Understanding Crazy Wisdom in Vajrayana Buddhism
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buddhist yogi Drukpa Kunley is the embodiment of crazy wisdom. And while the stories of his behavior seem crazy to us, Drukpa Kunley’s outrageousnes...
48: Melissa Day on the Neuroscience of Pain and Healing through Mindfulness
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When pain persists, over time it changes our brain. As pain-related neural connections grow stronger and stronger, ultimately our experience of pain w...
47: Willa Blythe Baker on the Wisdom of the Body, Somatic Meditation, and the Integration of Mind and Body
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Willa Blythe Baker joins Kate and Alex to discuss the experiential divide between mind and body that serves as a source of suffering....
46: Steven Hickman on Self-Compassion for Skeptics
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Steven Hickman shares about his new book, Self-Compassion for Dummies, and describes his love of teaching self-compassion to skep...
45: Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin on Working with the Inner Critic
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The inner critic seems like an enemy, viciously attacking our character and fostering self-doubt. But what if that critical voice is really just worri...
44: Kristin Neff on Practicing Fierce Self-Compassion
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to think of self-compassion as an act of gentleness, and the tender side of self-compassion is all about soothing, reassuring and accepting ou...
43: Finding Motivation to Practice from the Four Reminders with Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Noble Mind co-host Katherine King, PsyD describes the Four Reminders, a traditional Buddhist teaching that can inspire us to engage m...
42: Hans Baars on Experiencing the Divine in All Things
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Franciscan tradition of Catholicism teaches about the interconnectedness of all being. It’s about seeing the divine in ourselves and all of crea...
41: Sydney Spears on Addressing Oppression with Mindful Self-Compassion
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Systems of oppression establish a hierarchy, giving one group power and privilege over others. And people who identify as BAME or BIPOC carry feelings...
40: Kathryn Lovewell on Self-Compassion and the Benefits of Deep Practice
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Kathryn joins Kate and Alex to discuss what it looks like to apply the principles of self-compassion in daily life, des...
39: Richard Goerling on Bringing Mindfulness to Police and First Responders
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Goerling joins Kate and Alex to share his experience teaching the skills of mindfulness and compassion to police, military pe...
38: Janina Fisher on the Living Legacy of Trauma
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Fisher joins Kate and Alex to discuss her new book, describing the physiology of trauma and what makes it a ‘livi...
37: Marcela Matos on Shame and the Fear of Compassion
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Marcela Matos joins Kate and Alex to define shame, describing how the emotion serves an adaptive social function but can also cau...
36: Chenxing Han on Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Chenxing Han shares about the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Asian American Buddhists that she encountered whil...
35: Charlesly Joseph on Engaged Buddhism, Racial Justice, and Practical Applications of Meditation in Times of Suffering
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Charlesly Joseph joins Kate and Alex to discuss his spiritual journey from growing up Episcopalian to embracing the dharma and fi...
34: Becoming Self-Compassionate with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding self-compassion in theory is one thing, but practicing self-compassion in your daily life is another. If you commit to regular practice,...
33: Deirdre Fay on Practical Skills for Overcoming Trauma
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Deirdre Fay, MSW joins Kate and Alex to discuss the practical skills that help people healing from trauma and attach...
32: Sarah Bowen on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Sarah Bowen joins Kate and Alex to discuss her work developing mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) for addi...
31: The Path of Meditation with Alex Gokce, MSW and Katherine King, PsyD (Host Spotlight)
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation is advertised to bring freedom from suffering, but if you are just starting out it can be hard to see how that could possibly happen. Sitti...
30: Paola Cheng on the Intersection of Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Paola Chang about spirituality, mindfulness, self-compassion, and how her lived experience navigating multiple cultures and...
29: Kathryn Lovewell on Teaching Self-Compassion to Children, and Working Compassionately With the Inner Critic at Any Age
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Kathryn Lovewell about teaching self-compassion to children and teens, as well as how we can all work with our own inner cr...
28: Fabrizio Didonna on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for OCD
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Dr. Fabrizio Didonna about obsessions, compulsions, and his new mindfulness-based approach to treating the mental proces...
27: Yasemin Isler on Healing from Grief and Loss with Mindfulness and Compassion
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Yasemin Isler about healing from grief and loss through mindfulness, compassion, and community. Yasemin Isler holds a Mast...
26: Stan Steindl on Motivating Behavior Change
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stan Steindl talks to us about using motivational interviewing to enhance behavior change. We also explore ways of developing the cou...
25: Paul Gilbert on Restoring Sanity with Mindful Compassion
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Professor Paul Gilbert, the developer of compassion-focused therapy. We discuss evolutionary psychology, shame, and how...
24: Mastering the Habit of Self Care with Katherine King (Host Spotlight)
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kate and Alex have a timely and frank conversation about self-care and the many inner and outer obstacles to making it happen. They particu...
23: Nicholas Olendzki on Healing and Habit Change with Mindful Hypnotherapy
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nicholas Olendzki about mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and cultivating states of consciousness that facilitate healing and...
22: David Treleaven on Teaching and Practicing Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to David Treleaven, PhD about teaching and practicing trauma-informed mindfulness, as well as the intersections between this ...
21: Nadia Colburn on Claiming Your Story, Narrative Healing, and Embodied Creative Writing
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Nadia Colburn about the power of mindful storytelling and creativity to shape our inner and outer worlds for more pe...
20: Sunil Lad on Embodiment, Masculinity, Shame, and Taking Responsibility
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr Sunil Lad about his work in the UK prison system. He share his thoughts on masculinity, shame, and the importance of ta...
19: Steven Hayes on Psychological Flexibility and Transforming Pain into Purpose
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve experienced hardships, it may be difficult to believe that the pain you’re enduring has the potential to bring you meaning, connection a...
18: Lisa Lackey on Racial Empathy, Trauma, and Radical Self-Love
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Lisa Lackey about radical self-love for people of color, the trauma of racism, and our deep need for racial empathy and mo...
17: Charlotte Rotterdam on on Difficult Emotions and Self-Compassion from a Buddhist Perspective
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Charlotte Rotterdam about working with difficult emotions, compassion, and self-compassion through the lens of Buddhist pr...
16: Steven Hickman on Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Noble Mind, Dr. Steven Hickman introduces the practice of mindful self-compassion, explaining how his early work with chronic pa...
15: John Julian on Compassion, Ecology, and Cultural Healing
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Julian discusses the power of compassion to transform ourselves, our societies, and our relationship with the natural world. Joh...
14: Ed Yeats on Internal Family Systems, Buddhism, and Shamanic Healing
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Ed Yeats on internal family systems therapy and its connections to Buddhism and shamanic healing. Edward Yeats is ...
13: Beth Kurland on Tools for Transcending Habits and Living Your Fullest Life
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Beth Kurland about a number of mental habits humans developed as a result of evolution and five practical tools to work wi...
12: Deirdre Fay on Trauma, Attachment, and Healing with Yoga and Meditation
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Deirdre Fay talks to us about her decades-long exploration of trauma, attachment relationships, and healing through yoga and medit...
11: Ann Saffi Biasetti on Self-Compassion, Embodiment, and Disordered Eating
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we chat with Ann Biasetti about embodiment, self compassion, and disordered eating. Ann specializes in eating disorder treatment, but we found he...
10: Rick Hanson on the Neuroscience of Meditation and Buddhism
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Rick Hanson, PhD, about the neuroscience of meditation, Buddhism, and his new book Neurodharma. Dr. Hanson is a psych...
9: Douglas Baker on Meditation, Yoga, and the Retreat Experience
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Douglas Baker, LICSW, RYT, about meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and the retreat experience. Douglas is a therapist ...
8: Debra Flics on Psychoanalysis, Buddhism, Dreams, and What Meditation Can't Cure
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Debra Flics about meditation, Buddhism, psychoanalysis, the true self, and Jungian dream work. Debra Flics is a psychother...
7: Lindsey Jacobs on Value-Based Living, Acceptance, and Other Core ACT Principles
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lindsey Jacobs shares six key principles of acceptance and commitment therapy to help us live according to our values, practice a...
6: Inna Khazan on Coping with Challenges and Enhancing Performance with Biofeedback and Mindfulness
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Dr. Inna Khazan about how to cope with emotional difficulties and enhance our performance using biofeedback and mindfulness...
5: Sara Lewis on Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sara Lewis about trauma and resilience in Tibetan Buddhism. Dr. Sara Lewis is Associate Professor of Contemplativ...
4: Tom Pedulla on Meditation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and More
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Tom Pedulla about meditation, depression, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Tom is a licensed clinical social wor...
3: Chris Germer on Mindful Self-Compassion, Shame, Meditation, Bhakti Yoga, and More
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Dr. Christopher Germer about self-compassion, its relationship to shame, how to establish a meditation practice, bhakti yog...
2: Ron Siegel on Meditation, Psychedelics, Pain, and Avoiding Avoidance
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ronald Siegel about a wide range of topics including meditation, psychedelics, chronic pain, yoga, why it’s importan...
1: Susan Pollak on Meditation, Parenting, Self-Compassion, and More
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Susan Pollak, who shares about her pioneering work bringing meditation into psychotherapy. We also discuss self-com...
0: Noble Mind Podcast Trailer: Interviews on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Psychology
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Noble Mind is a podcast exploring mindfulness, meditation, and psychology. In each episode, hosts Alex Gokce, MSW, and Katherine King, PsyD host inspi...