Mind & Life

Mind & Life Institute

Mindfulness

Compassion

Meditation

Contemplative Science

Climate Change

Neuroscience

Buddhism

Contemplative Leadership

Stress

Psychedelics

Spirituality

Mental Health

Epigenetics

Climate Activism

Education

Theory U

Interconnectedness

Contemplative Practices

Vulnerability In Leadership

Self-Reflection

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

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	94	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Society & CultureScience

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Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Jon Kabat-Zinn didn't invent MBSR as a stress reduction programme. He created it as a way of meeting suffering—individual, collective, planetary—with greater clarity and care. Somewhere in the journey to the mainstream, that wider vision narrowed in ... more

5 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 10 min • Most popular

Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque

In this panel conversation, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque to explore Theory U and the wider field of awareness-based systems change. Developed through the Presencing Institute, Theory U i... more

22 May 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Trauma and Healing Systems – Laura Calderon de la Barca, Kazu Haga, and Thomas Hübl

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

8 May 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

The Work That Reconnects – Shayontoni Ghosh, Chris Johnstone, Stephanie Kaza and Phoebe Tickell

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

24 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

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Recent Guests

Jon Kabat‑Zinn

PhD, Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Mindfulness pioneer

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Episode: Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Paula Ramírez Diazgranados

Colombian anthropologist, peace builder, mindfulness trainer

Independent practitioner; has supported humanitarian teams in conflict-affected areas

Episode: Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Liane Stephan

Mindfulness facilitator and innovator, managing director of Awaris and Inner Green Deal

Awaris; Inner Green Deal

Episode: Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Dr Katrin Kaufer

Co-Founding Member and Managing Director of the Presencing Institute; MIT CoLab director

Presencing Institute / MIT CoLab

Episode: Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque

Martin Kalungu-Banda

Leadership and organizational development practitioner; Visiting Fellow at Oxford Said Business School; Ubuntu Lab Institute co-founder

Presencing Institute; Ubuntu Lab Institute

Episode: Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque

Dr Megan Seneque

Associate with the Presencing Institute; editor of Journal of Awareness-Based Systems Change; researcher at University of Roehampton

Presencing Institute; University of Roehampton

Episode: Theory U: Guiding Awareness-based Systems Change – Katrin Kaufer, Martin Kalungu-Banda and Megan Seneque

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

Host

Wendy Hasenkamp

Neuroscientist turned contemplative scientist and host with broad exploration of field directions

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 619 ratings

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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
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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!
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NewMJ2025
United States6 months ago
Fantastic
Wonderful episode. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
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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.
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ZACB
United Statesa year ago
Interview with Molly Crockett
This was extremely informative and definitely appreciated !
Thank you
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Audience appreciates the practical tools and real-world relevance of discussions.

Balanced, rigorous and hopeful conversations that blend science with compassion.

High-quality interviews with leading contemplative scientists and practitioners.

Some listeners feel the host could improve pacing or reduce on-mic sounds in rare episodes.

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Apple Podcasts	#174	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#189	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#130	Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#172	Italy/Science
Apple Podcasts	#38	Finland/Science
Apple Podcasts	#49	Spain/Science

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Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Q: What is needed now for the next evolution of this work to reach scale and have real impact in institutions and minds?

A practical, multi‑domain approach that remains grounded in embodied practice, fosters collaboration across sectors, and continues to build a shared language and evidence base to engage funders and policymakers; this includes creating pathways for inner development to be institutionalized within organizations.

Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Q: In the UN context, where do you see this work going and what are the main challenges and opportunities?

There is hope that senior advocacy and policy integration can broaden the reach of mindfulness for peacebuilding, human rights, and sustainability, but funding cuts and structural barriers within large institutions remain significant hurdles to scale.

Social and Ecological Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Paula Ramírez Diazgranados & Liane Stephan

Q: What is the funding landscape like for inner transformation initiatives, and where are the gaps that need addressing for broader impact?

There is a funding gap, with NGOs often lacking resources and understanding of inner transformation, which makes securing support challenging; there is a need for clearer language and demonstration of value to funders, and potential for new collaborative funding models to support systemic work.

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.

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This show centers on contemplative science, blending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and practical applications of mindfulness and inner development to address individual well-being and societal change. Episodes frequently explore Theory U, trauma-informed leadership, collective healing, and the bridge between rigorous research and real-world impact, including case studies from public sectors and communities. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from neuroscientists and clinicians to spiritual teachers and policy thinkers—creating a rich, interdisciplinary conversation about how inner work can inform outer systems change. Listeners likely value rigor paired with openness, practical tools, and thoughtful dialogue that spans scienc... more

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1. Jon Kabat‑Zinn
2. Paula Ramírez Diazgranados
3. Liane Stephan
4. Dr Katrin Kaufer
5. Martin Kalungu-Banda
6. Dr Megan Seneque
7. Laura Calderón de la Barca
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