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Exploring frontiers of contemplative science—discussing mind, meditation, and more.

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In the second panel conversation of this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Laura Calderón de la Barca, Kazu Haga and Thomas Hübl to explore the rising significance of trauma healing for systems change. As trauma moves from the margin... more

In the first panel conversation of this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell to explore the legacy and living relevance of Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects - a pione... more

In this episode, Mind & Life co-producer Phil Walker speaks with writer and policy advisor Jamie Bristow as a prelude to our upcoming mini-series on systems change. Over the coming weeks, Jamie will serve as guest host for five episodes with expert p... more

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Since this podcast launched, Wendy Hasenkamp has guided listeners through 84 in-depth conversations, bringing warmth, curiosity, and intellectual depth to every episode. After five years with the show and over 13 years with the Mind & Life Institute,... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Calderón de la Barca
PhD, psychotherapist specialized in collective systemic and intergenerational trauma
Lead author of Healing Systems (Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2024)
Episode: Trauma and Healing Systems – Laura Calderon de la Barca, Kazu Haga, and Thomas Hübl
Kazu Haga
Educator and practitioner with over 25 years in non-violent restorative justice and trauma healing work
Author of Fierce Vulnerability, Healing from Trauma, Emerging from Collapse
Episode: Trauma and Healing Systems – Laura Calderon de la Barca, Kazu Haga, and Thomas Hübl
Thomas Hübl
PhD, teacher and international facilitator integrating wisdom traditions with science
Collective Trauma Healing and Pocket Project work; often collaborates with diverse institutions
Episode: Trauma and Healing Systems – Laura Calderon de la Barca, Kazu Haga, and Thomas Hübl
Jamie Bristow
Writer and policy advisor focused on transformation, resilience and sustainability
Mind & Life Institute (guest host)
Episode: Jamie Bristow – Exploring Systems Change
Wendy Hasenkamp
Neuroscientist, researcher, writer; former Mind & Life host and creator of the show
Mind & Life Institute
Episode: Wendy Hasenkamp – Widening the Aperture
Roshi Joan Halifax
Renowned Zen Buddhist teacher and author, a pioneer in end-of-life care, and founder of Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Upaya Zen Center
Episode: Roshi Joan Halifax – Enactive Compassion [From the Archive]
Matthieu Ricard
Renowned Buddhist practitioner, author, photographer, humanitarian
Episode: Matthieu Ricard – Compassion and Care [From the Archive]
Liz Monson
Buddhist scholar, author, and teacher; spiritual co-director of Natural Dharma Fellowship.
Natural Dharma Fellowship
Episode: Liz Monson – Reclaiming the Magic
Christy Wilson-Mendenhall
Cognitive and affective scientist and faculty at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Christy Wilson-Mendenhall – Emotions in the World

Host

Wendy Hasenkamp
Wendy Hasenkamp is the host known for her keen interest in contemplative science. She engages critically with a wide range of guests, providing insights into mindfulness and emotional well-being.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 618 ratings
  • Interview Wendy Hasenkamp

    Best wished to Wendy and her new explorations with plants/herbs. May Mind & Life & Wendy continue to thrive as they widen the aperture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rangsem
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank You

    You provide some great interviews with really articulate and accomplished individuals in the field of contemplative science. Thank you! I specifically enjoyed the interviews with Elissa Epel, Mathieu Ricard and Jon Kant-Zinn. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NewMJ2025
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Wonderful episode. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WonderWoman35
    Canadaa year ago
  • Gone downhill

    I used to love this show I find its guests increasingly self-obsessed and disregarding of systemic power structures and so can no longer listen to it credibly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ZACB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interview with Molly Crockett

    This was extremely informative and definitely appreciated !

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🌈💜🦋
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critics note a perceived decline in guest diversity and engagement with systemic issues.
Wendy Hasenkamp is praised for her engaging interviewing style and ability to foster meaningful conversations.
Highly informative discussions that bridge science and spirituality.
Guests are articulate and accomplished, providing valuable insights.

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#67
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jamie Bristow – Exploring Systems Change
Q: How can we hold urgency and deep reflection at the same time when addressing systemic change?
Jamie argues for an urgent long-term project framed as a relay rather than a sprint, urging practices like silent retreat and disciplined deep work to sustain progress while also engaging in immediate actions to mitigate near-term harms; balance between patience and velocity is achieved by staging effort across horizons and maintaining both inner practice and outer action.
Jamie Bristow – Exploring Systems Change
Q: Like, what's the state of the nation? Essentially, what are the five conversations that Jamie thinks are most important right now?
Jamie outlines five conversations: Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects, Theory U with its emphasis on social soil, trauma healing approaches in a collective lens, mindfulness-based approaches that are social/ecological, and contemplative-based systems transformation through groups like the Conscious Food Systems Alliance; each represents a distinct base camp with overlaps and boundaries.
Jon Kabat-Zinn – The Heart of Mindfulness [From the Archive]
Q: Can you articulate how mindfulness has changed you, or maybe continues to change you?
Kabat-Zinn states that he can no longer differentiate formal practice from life itself, indicating that mindfulness permeates all actions in his life, not just during formal meditation.
Jon Kabat-Zinn – The Heart of Mindfulness [From the Archive]
Q: Was it kind of equally the hope of helping relieve suffering for the people going through the program as well as beginning the scientific inquiry?
Yes, he intended for MBSR to address both clinical outcomes and the deeper understanding of the self by integrating mindfulness into health care.
Jon Kabat-Zinn – The Heart of Mindfulness [From the Archive]
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you began to develop MBSR?
Kabat-Zinn explains that MBSR emerged from his personal journey and the need to bring science into the practice of meditation, specifically focusing on helping those who were not responding well to traditional medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mind & Life

What is Mind & Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes explore a diverse range of topics revolving around contemplative science, mindfulness, compassion, and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. Guests include practitioners and scholars from various backgrounds, including Buddhism, cognitive science, and climate change, providing insights into how mindfulness and compassion can address both personal and societal issues. Unique approaches to understanding emotions, the mind-body connection, and the dynamics of social change are emphasized, often linking ancient wisdom with modern scientific inquiry. The discussions encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and relationships with the world around them, making it a compelling choice for those interested in personal g... more

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