How to Relax and be Happy - with Andrew Johnson

How to Relax and be Happy - with Andrew Johnson

This week we are joined by Andrew Johnson. Andrew has been helping individuals and groups to relax and find peace within themselves for over 18 years. He offers expertise in a range of techniques - not just mindfulness. He's most well-known for his wonderful guided audio, now avaialble in the form of mobile apps. His website is called withandrewjohnson.

Workplace Performance using ACT with Professor Bond

Hello, my name is Shamash Alidina and a warm welcome back to the show. This week we’re joined by Professor Frank Bond. Professor Bond is Director of the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, here in the UK. He’s co-author of ‘Acceptance and Commitment Theory’. He talks about his experience with using ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) to improve performance and reduce stress in the workplace. A fascinating episode. I hope you enjoy it and remember to leave a comment to let me know what you thought of the show, and if you would like more. Also let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed next!

The Mystery Experience and Mindfulness

An interview with Stand Up Philosopher Tim Freke. The Mystery Experience is about connect with the mystery of actually being alive, and re-connecting with the reality that although we appear to be separate human being on a planet, that's not the ultimate reality. Let me know what you think of the show by emailing shamash at learnmindfulness.co.uk Thanks!

Peaceful Mindful Sleep with Dr. Rubin Naiman

Dr. Naiman is the sleep specialist and clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Naiman is the author of a number of groundbreaking works on sleep, including Healing Night, Healthy Sleep, The Yoga of Sleep and ToSleep ToNight. He blogs about sleep and dreams for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. 1.    What initial got you interested in sleep? 2.    Is getting to sleep a big issue nowadays, and why? 3.    What is a mindful way to sleep? 4.    What role does meditation play in improving sleep? 5.    Can you offer a few practical tips for the listeners to help them improve the quality of their sleep?

Stuck in Meditation? with Dr. Steve Hickman

Steve is director of UCSD Center for Mindfulness in California. He is founder and director of the Center for Mindfulness, a program of clinical services, professional training, research and outreach. Today, he talks about how to overcome common challenges with practising meditation.