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Teaching Mindfulness Podcast

Engaged Mindfulness Institute

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This podcast is for those aiming to enhance their skills in teaching mindfulness. Engaging interviews with seasoned mindfulness teachers, deep dives into pedagogical techniques, and discussions on the latest research equip you with the tools to become a more effective and inspiring mindfulness educator.
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When the People Decide

Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy

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When the People Decide, a podcast from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, explores the promise — and sometimes peril — that ballot initiatives have brought to American democracy by telling the stories of people who have organized initiative campaigns across the country. America’s founders were famously skeptical of direct democracy, citing fears of mob rule if people had too much power. Since then, however, the initiative and referendum process has emerged as one way that ...
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Inside Our MIND

MIND Research Institute

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Inside Our MIND is the flagship podcast of MIND Research Institute. We are a neuroscience and education social impact organization whose mission is to ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems. We are the creators of ST Math, a PreK-8 visual instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving. With each episode of Inside Our MIND, we take a look at issues and ...
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Innovation Rockstars

Dr. Christian Mühlroth, ITONICS

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The Innovation Rockstars podcast is your no-nonsense guide to all things corporate innovation. With a focus on actionable insights and real-world experiences, we dive deep into the practices that drive sustainable growth and transformative change. From corporate foresight to ideation and creativity to hands-on execution, our episodes bring you unfiltered conversations with the minds shaping the future of business. Tune in!
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Become a Master Learner. This podcast deals with lifelong learning. Coaching the listeners in depth on how the brain works, how learning happens and how to increase skills, knowledge and understanding. Topics include metacognition, practicing techniques, and unique breakdowns on different levels of mastery. Useful for learners, teachers and coaches. PI is the ultimate podcast for curious minds, where each episode dives deep into a thought-provoking topic with expert guests from various field ...
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I will be 70 years old in April 2021. In 1971 at the age of 20, I left Sri Lanka on a scholarship to pursue higher studies in Germany. In 1982, after my PhD, I became a lecturer at the faculty of Mineralogy at the University of Berlin. In 1991, my wife, two children and I migrated to Perth, Australia. From 1992-1995 I was time to time engaged by United Nations and Commonwealth Secretariat as an Advisor on precious minerals and worked in Ghana, West Africa. Since 1976 I have been very intrigu ...
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From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Teaching online vs. in-person. Embodiment & improvisation in teaching. Approaching difficult topics in mindfulness teaching. Mindfulness, ethics, and not knowing. Melissa Blacker served as an MBSR teacher and programs director at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Sch…
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Trauma Informed Teaching with David Treleaven Trauma and its application in mindfulness practice. Mindfulness and trauma sensitivity in therapy. Compassion-based practices for trauma survivors. Embodiment in mindfulness practices. David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional working at the intersection of mindfulness and tra…
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"The term ‘war gaming’ comes from military war gaming. I think often business leaders are experiencing competition as being something very brutal when they fight over market shares." In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Jan Oliver Schwarz, a renowned expert in strategic foresight and trend analysis. As the Head of the Bavarian Foresight Institute …
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Journey with Recovery, Trauma, and Mindfulness Compassionate Inquiry Process Conflict Transformation and Mindfulness Culturally Sensitive Mindfulness Practices First Aid Kit for the Mind - Upcoming Book Poet, author, and public speaker Dr. Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is an award-winning author/editor of ten books. The debut novel, Borrowed Body…
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“We live in very dynamic times. But ask yourself, ’What can you control?’. And the only thing you can control is your way of thinking. And if you feel a little bit more optimistic, a little bit more open, I guarantee you're going to have a chance to invent that future that you always wanted to see happen.” In this captivating episode, we welcome Dr…
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From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Teaching methods and personal growth as a meditation instructor. Teaching and taking your seat as a teacher. Mindfulness and meditation in challenging environments. Embodiment, trauma healing, and evolutionary leaps Fleet Maull, PhD, is a renowned meditation teacher and leading innovator in the mainstr…
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"How can you create this army of everyday innovators throughout your organization? Whether it's 100 people or 100,000 employees, democratizing innovation is key." In this episode of Innovation Rockstars, we feature Michael McCathren, Senior Principal for Enterprise Innovation at Chick-fil-A and former Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia.…
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“A [startup] program gives a very clear collaboration platform to engage with startups. It's a clear gateway that corporations can create to send a signal to the startup ecosystem, that they are ready to collaborate.” In this episode, we welcome Paolo Lombardi, author of the book ‘Startup Program Design’ and Director of Artificial Intelligence Inno…
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"Measuring innovation is not about finding one perfect metric; it's about understanding the broader impact on your organization." In this enlightening episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we welcome Dan Toma, acclaimed author, innovation expert, and co-founder of OUTCOME to demystify the complexities of measuring innovation performance. Dan…
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"No technology is ever going to make an impact today unless somebody is going to make money from it. And that's the cold hard reality." In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. Andy Wynn, CEO TTIP Global, Professor @ IE Business School in Madrid, and professional globetrotter. Facing Andy’s decades of international business and innovation expertise, w…
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We're excited to bring you an episode fro Top of Mind with Julie Rose, a podcast from BYU Radio about becoming better citizens and kinder neighbors. Government transparency is a basic tenet of American democracy. But the U.S. Constitution was drafted in total secrecy and the founders believed they couldn’t have done the job otherwise. When is openn…
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"One of the ways that I see humans are creating a problem for AI is that these large models... rely at the end of the day on data that humans have created and even that humans have curated." In this engaging episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we converse with Andreas Welsch, Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing and Adjunct Lecture…
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"Identify your most important problems as an organization, and then think whether you have a way to address them. That's the sweet spot where you should concentrate your strategy on." In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler, a strategic management expert and Professor of Strategy from the Warwick Business School. To…
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„Foresight ist etwas, das man kontinuierlich betreiben sollte und nicht erst im Krisenmodus. Wenn ich mich kontinuierlich mit der Zukunft beschäftige, dann werde ich in der Regel auch nicht so oft überrascht und kann die eine oder andere Sache viel schneller umsetzen in der Organisation oder vielleicht eine Strategie anpassen.“ In dieser Folge habe…
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"The future is always important but never urgent". In this episode, we step into the world of foresight and future studies by introducing you to Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. We kick things off with a glimpse into what the institute is all about, setting the stage for an exploration of how the field of…
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"Even more important than looking at the snacking industry is looking outside the box to see what is changing in consumer behavior, but also to see how certain trends complete the bigger picture." In this episode, we welcome Barbara Schandl from Mondelēz International. With more than 25 years of experience in consumer research and marketing at a gl…
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“Make sure you actually solve the problem and make sure you know your audience. By that I mean know who's your champion inside the organization.”In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management at DB Schenker, co-author, and lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Together with Ronja…
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“There is an appetite for XR experiences to break out of just entertainment. So there is a real chance for XR to make it into our daily lives. It can really break the mold of the mundane routines that we do by making it really more convenient for us.” In this episode we welcome Jana Uthayakumar, Global Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead from the Eric…
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Listen in to our interview with Nigel Nisbet, a rock musician, AP Physics and AP Computer Science teacher who did a tour of duty in an all-girls school, plus a specialist who devotes his time to reaching into the structure and beauty of mathematics and discussing the “science of learning math” from many angles. Nisbet who is currently the VP of Con…
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If you enjoyed our episode on civic media, you'll want to check out this episode the podcast Local News Matters, which explores issues in local news and democracy. The show highlights the innovative work of local newsrooms and the crucial questions they face about their role in American democracy. This episode features an interview with Steve Waldm…
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What is actionable? What is real engagement? LeiLani discusses these things, and a novel definition of equity with Dan Tracy from MIND Research Institute. Dan’s triple threat as a teacher, coder and trainer, makes this podcast discussion an interesting reveal on how to approach instruction – especially the subject of math.…
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“When building a community make sure that you really understand for whom you are building it, what is it for and what will be the benefit both for the business and most importantly, for the community itself, because without people, you don't have community.” In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Justyna Baber, Innovation Community Leader at t…
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“We're at a position where it's so early that anyone who gets involved in the spatial computing area/ the metaverse area has the opportunity to shape the way it develops. It's a super exciting time.” In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Leslie Shannon, a Silicon Valley-based “novophiliac” and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting at Nokia.…
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The final episode of the season takes a step back from individual democracy reforms to look at what it will take to create a healthy civic culture where power is shared across the community — rather than concentrated in the hands of a few stakeholders. Eric Liu believes this can happen and is working tirelessly to spread his idea of civic faith acr…
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Some 2,500 newspapers have closed in the U.S since 2005, leaving entire communities without a source for local news, as well as with limited means to keep their government officials accountable. What if there was a way to fill the news desert, with an entirely new approach to informing the public? Host Jenna Spinelle discusses the relevance of civi…
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When public officials embark on efforts to incorporate more civic input in city decisions, they are often hamstrung by inefficient means that favor the loudest voices in a room. But more people want a say in their local government; they just need the right opportunity. For Petaluma, California, it was something called the "democracy lottery." In th…
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A discussion with Ki Karou about the challenges of teaching today. Karou introduces five areas that the science of learning have identified as key to students’ doing – and how those are aids to accelerating learning, including the awesome capability of helping learners potentially jump through multiple grades to catch up in little time. Listen in t…
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Librarians have spoken for years about “library faith,” the belief that public libraries are central to democracy because they contribute to an informed citizenry. Today, the idea is gaining even more traction, and even conservative crackdowns on what’s permitted in libraries reinforce the idea that they’re more than just “book warehouses” but cent…
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The United Nations calls participatory budgeting a best practice for a democratic government and the New York Times calls it “revolutionary civics in action." Participatory budgeting, or PB for short, deepens democracy, builds stronger communities, and creates a more equitable distribution of public resources. Around 7,000 cities worldwide do it, i…
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When Linda Harris began working at city hall in her hometown of Decatur, Georgia, she noticed that the relationship between local government leaders and their constituents was often tense, or nonexistent. City workers were used to residents interacting with them when they had a complaint, for example. She came up with an idea: a straightforward cla…
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“In fact, I believe there is not a lack of innovative ideas out there, but a lack of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.” Get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome PJ Mistry from Unilever. PJ is one of the driving forces behind the TRANSFORM program. Brace yourself for an insightful journey as we learn how TRANSFORM, an impact accele…
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In the second season of this podcast all about how people engage with U.S. democracy, Jenna Spinelle zeroes in on hyperlocal efforts to increase participation in local government. She talks to the activists, city leaders, and academics doing everything from democracy lotteries to civic courses at city hall and the library–all aiming to empower resi…
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Decisions are difficult and even more difficult if you know about the methods of decision making. This episode discusses the various decision making models and then gives a pragmatic approach to decision making. Directly support the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134063/support Show website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134063 Gould and F…
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We all grow through a sequence of life changes. My children are now adults and I am now a different kind of father. Learning to deal with life's changes can be difficult and rewarding. I share what wisdom I have about this change from my perspective. Outro Music: Relax and Wait - Original music copyright 2023 Paul Royle-Grimes Walking on Eggshells:…
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“We try to get our people attached to the learning rather than the outcome. It's not a failure if you decide to kill your project. In fact, we celebrate that.” In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Nic Umana, Global Agile Innovation Human Intelligence Director at Mars. Having worked at Mars for more than two decades, the self-proclaimed "cha…
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I address one of the modern societal learning issues. I talk about my personal journey toward compassion and tolerance. A Lament for Planet Earth - Original music by Paul Royle-Grimes all rights reserved. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to be on an episode or with any questions: paulthepolymath@gmail.com Books for Reading and …
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“You can only be at the top of your game when it comes to creating accurate prediction models with a large amount of up-to-date data. And that's what we do, because the risk industry is all about predicting the future.”In this episode we are joined by Dr. Christoph Nabholz, Chief Research Officer and Head of the Research, Engagement & Sustainabilit…
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A story from my youth. Life shaping events that only help us learn when it is too late. http://montananewspapers.org/lccn/sn85053032/1936-06-04/ed-1/seq-7.pdf Trail of Tears book: https://amzn.to/3AFyQpR Blade Runner by Phillip K. Dick https://amzn.to/40RlVvG Support the show https://www.instagram.com/roylegrimes/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC…
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Gatekeeping is an obstacle to learning. Taking look at the history of the word and several ways it occurs today. What can we do about it? A night under the stars. Original music by Paul Royle-Grimes copyright 2023 all rights reserved. Resolving Social Conflicts and Field Theory in Social Science by Kurt Lewin https://amzn.to/3KZV2A0 Support the sho…
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“I would describe myself as a friendly disruptor. And the people I probably give the most trouble to are those who are very set in their ways and their fixed mindset zone where innovation is hardly possible.” Today we are joined by Tom Kegode from the Lloyds Banking Group. Calling himself a “friendly disruptor”, Tom is an expert in harnessing human…
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In this episode: The importance of developing the skill to emulate for the purpose of learning. Aretha Franklin Frank Sinatra Historical use of emulation Oceans of Pluto: Original Music by Paul Royle-Grimes (Planck Unit) extended version on upcoming album - Stay tuned :) For further reading: Frank Sinatra https://amzn.to/3UlCBd0 Aretha Franklin htt…
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I interview Travis Krause: Artist, Educator, Martial Artist, Fly Fisherman and Whiskey Enthusiast. Travis and I discuss the path to becoming an artist and the river of knowledge that flows between learnings. Master teacher Vs. Master Learner Ceramics and Paint Fragrance as a way to understand the world. Motorsports Nature and Physical Culture https…
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In this Episode and exploration of an essential biochemical pathway in the brain and its relationship to motivation, curiosity and exploration. Included in this episode: Brain nutrition Exercise The role of Purpose Locus of Control Vocabulary Word "Endeavor" The value of curiosity and exploration. End of episode music: Original EDM full length trac…
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Becoming a Master Learner is essential for the teacher/student relationship. This episode attempts to give insights into the intricate details of becoming a master learner, the traits of a master learner and the benefits of polymathmatic skill sets. The Episode is in two parts. Please contact me at paulthepolymath@gmail.com to inquire about how you…
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Metacognition means literally thinking about thinking. In this episode I help you to harness metacognition to become a master learner. Using connections, reflections, and other techniques hack your inner dialogue. If you have questions or would like to share your metacognition expertise please send me an email at paulthepolymath@gmail.com Skills ma…
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I interview an outdoor guide with three tier one skills, Chad Ruff is an educator, outdoorsman, big game hunter and fly fisherman. He talks with me about the amount of dedication and time required to achieve different skill levels in tracking, hunting and guiding while drawing amazing parallels to his ability to inspire students. He also discusses …
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“Your Life-Path and Karma Depicted on Your Birth Chart” Dr Theja was educated in Germany (1971-1984) and started his career as a research scientist in Mineralogy and Gemmology. From 1991 - 1993 he was the United Nations Adviser on precious mineral products to the Government of Ghana. In 1993, after completing his UN assignment, he settled in Perth,…
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“When starting a collaboration with a start-up, you should ask yourself the following three questions: Is it the right company, with the right technology, at the right time?”In this episode, we catch up with Kelly Van Dyke, Director - R&D External Innovation at PepsiCo. Her mission: Identify new technologies to disrupt the CPG category through stra…
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Exploring history to answer the important question "What is a polymath?" Defining characteristics and attempting to set a standard for the modern Polymath. I look forward to interviewing polymaths in upcoming episodes! Please contact me at paulthepolymath@gmail.com if you are a polymath and would like to appear on the show! Excellent material relat…
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In this episode I give a short motivation for practicing skills for improvement. 10,000 hours broken down. This is a quick motivator for students or any learner struggling with the discipline of creating a practice habit Recommended books on the power of practicing and motivation: Bounce - https://amzn.to/3mTZOqi Pomodoro Technique - https://amzn.t…
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