Self Compassion – Kristin Neff
Kristin Neff, Ph. D. is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion. In this video, she explains what compassion is and she also talks about the elements of self-compassion.
Thich Nhat Hanh talks at Google
The Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh visits Google. In this inspirational dharma talk he encourages the practice of presence and balance as mindful, meditative practices are critical to mental health.
Wisdom for Troubled Times – Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein, the renowned meditation teacher, reflects on how we can use our mindfulness practice to relate to the distress in the world. How can we meet these challenges with a clear mind and an open heart? How can we stop our own reactivity and engage the world with purpose and hope.
Hacking your Brain for Happiness – James Robert Doty
James Robert Doty, M.D., talks about how the brain and the heart can work together to create a better world by examining the neural, mental, and social bases of compassion. He serves as Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and Founder and Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) – of which the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor.
How to make stress your friend – Kelly McGonigal
Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. In this talk, McGonigal translates insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being even in the face of stress.
How to make stress your friend – Kelly McGonigal
There’s an angry divisive tension in the air that threatens to make modern politics impossible. Elizabeth Lesser explores the two sides of human nature within us (call them “the mystic” and “the warrior”) that can be harnessed to elevate the way we treat each other. She shares a simple way to begin real dialogue.
30 Seconds to Mindfulness – Dr. Phil Boissiere
Thirty Seconds to Mindfulness. Phil Boissiere is an adult ADHD and couples counseling specialist in the San Francisco area. Dr. Boissiere co-founded the Elite Focus Clinic in the Silicon Valley with two Stanford-trained psychiatrists. Elite Focus Clinic specializes in the treatment of adult ADHD, especially among entrepreneurs, business professionals, and attorneys connected to the tech world.
All it takes is 10 mindful minutes – Andy Puddicombe
When was the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in uncomfortable positions.)