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Mapping Transformation – cathy-mae karelse, Rufus Pollock & Gretchen Steidle

To conclude this mini-series, guest host Jamie Bristow is joined by Gretchen Steidle, cathy-mae karelse and Rufus Pollock to step back from...

68:00Jul 10, 2026

Working Within Systems – Thomas Legrand, Rachel Lilley & Wakanyi Macharia-Hoffman

In this episode of the mini-series on systems change, guest host Jamie Bristow turns the lens around. Rather than beginning with a particula...

65:57Jun 26, 2026

Jamie Bristow – Exploring Systems Change

In this episode, Mind & Life co-producer Phil Walker speaks with writer and policy advisor Jamie Bristow as a prelude to our upcoming mini-s...

42:26Jun 25, 2026

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, plane...

70:09Jun 5, 2026

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...

68:45May 22, 2026

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...

66:08May 8, 2026

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...

68:34Apr 24, 2026

Wendy Hasenkamp – Widening the Aperture

Since this podcast launched, Wendy Hasenkamp has guided listeners through 84 in-depth conversations, bringing warmth, curiosity, and intelle...

74:40Feb 27, 2026

Jon Kabat-Zinn – The Heart of Mindfulness [From the Archive]

Enjoy this episode with renowned meditation teacher, author, and creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Jon Kabat-Zinn. This...

102:18Dec 23, 2025

Roshi Joan Halifax – Enactive Compassion [From the Archive]

In this episode, Wendy speaks with Zen Buddhist teacher and author Roshi Joan Halifax. A pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, Roshi Joa...

61:20Dec 12, 2025

Matthieu Ricard – Compassion and Care [From the Archive]

In this episode from the Mind & Life archive, Wendy spoke with the renowned Buddhist practitioner and author Matthieu Ricard. Matthieu was i...

64:08Dec 5, 2025

Liz Monson – Reclaiming the Magic

In this episode, Wendy speaks with Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher Liz Monson. Liz is one of the pioneers in combining Buddhist teac...

73:01Aug 14, 2025

Christy Wilson-Mendenhall – Emotions in the World

In this episode, Wendy speaks with cognitive and affective scientist Christy Wilson-Mendenhall. Christy has a long history studying emotions...

60:36Jul 17, 2025

Karen O'Brien – Why We Matter

In this episode, Wendy speaks with professor, writer, and thought leader Karen O’Brien. Karen is an expert on the human and social dimension...

50:35Jun 19, 2025

Tania Singer – The Power of Two

In this episode, Wendy speaks with social neuroscientist and contemplative researcher Tania Singer. Tania is a world leader in studying empa...

77:23May 15, 2025

Melissa Rosenkranz – Mind, Body, World

In this episode, Wendy speaks with contemplative scientist Melissa Rosenkranz. Melissa's work examines the mind-body connection with a focus...

50:58Apr 17, 2025

Otto Scharmer – Changing Systems

In this episode, Wendy speaks with action researcher, changemaker, and thought leader Otto Scharmer. Otto is a world leader in systems chang...

72:54Mar 13, 2025

Neil Theise – Everything is Connected

In this episode, Wendy speaks with pathologist, scientist, author, and Zen Buddhist, Neil Theise. Neil's pioneering work in human anatomy ha...

82:57Feb 20, 2025

Molly Crockett – Changing the World is a Group Project

In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychologist and cognitive scientist Molly Crockett. Molly is a leader in studying moral cognition, with...

62:40Jan 16, 2025

Jim Coan – Our Social Baseline

In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychologist and affective neuroscientist Jim Coan. Jim is a leading researcher on how social connection...

65:35Dec 12, 2024