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Rick Rubin and Jon Kabat-Zinn discuss mindfulness, creativity, technology, humanity, and more, in celebration the 30th anniversary edition of Jon’s book, Wherever You Go, There You Are.

Listen to their conversation here.

In a wide ranging interview, Kabat-Zinn shared his thoughts on how mindfulness can extend beyond individual self-improvement – and affect social change.

Read the interview or listen here.

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows eight weeks of MBSR to be as effective as (or, as the authors put it, “non-inferior to”) the premier anti-anxiety medication (Escitalopram / Lexapro) in a racially diverse group of adults with anxiety disorders.

Read about the study in the Harvard Gazette. 

The Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health inaugurated its new Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness on April 26 with a day-long research symposium and celebration. The center was launched with a gift of $25 million to the university.

Read about the launch in the Harvard Gazette, and the Harvard Crimson.

Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States has teamed up with Calm to release a series of free mindfulness tools designed to reduce stress and strengthen our relationships. The series includes five sessions to support people going through real-life experiences and difficult emotions. Themes include easing holiday stress, combating loneliness, navigating hectic days, and dealing with negativity and uncertainty.

Please find all the relevant links to access the content below, and we hope you’ll both explore the practices yourself and share them widely!

Listen to the full series: YouTube or Calm.

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