A cognitive bias that gets a lot of attention, at least in meditation circles, is the negativity bias. Simply put, having a negative bias means we’re wired to give more weight to lousy news than good news. Let’s change that with this guided practice where we focus on the good.

When we get caught in the grip of strong emotions our nervous systems shift to high-alert. Then it’s difficult, if not impossible, for us to be open and flexible, to listen and to learn.  

Susan talks with Tami Simon, the founder of Sounds True, about all things related to mindfulness for kids and parents, including ways to lead a kinder, wiser, and happier life.

The surest way to raise a mindful child is to be a mindful parent.

Is letting go the same as giving up?

Kids whose parents are comfortable saying “I don’t know, at least not yet, let’s figure this out together” have more agency and control. And so do their parents.

Life has a way of throwing curve balls and it’s up to us how we respond. What would happen if we loosened our grip instead of clamping down? 

When our minds change - when we feel more relaxed, less stressed, and less reactive - our bodies change too. And when our minds and bodies change our behavior changes, which shifts outcomes, which in turn affects what happens in the world.  

Fun, wide-ranging conversation with Susan Kaiser Greenland, Dan Harris and Annaka Harris (no relation) on everything from advice for sharing mindfulness with kids, to the origin story of the Inner Kids Foundation, to somewhat controversial topics like careerism and teaching kids a practice that evolved from Eastern spiritual traditions.

Susan was a huge inspiration to us when we first got started teaching Mindfulness to 6th through 8th graders and it was cool for us to talk to her first hand.

In this seven-minute guided practice, children and teens get comfortable, relax, and gaze at the sky to explore what’s happening within and around them.

Lama Surya Das talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland about teaching mindfulness to the younger generation.

Can mindful meditation be the antidote to political toxicity?  Will a morning meditation routine ease our anxiety?

Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child and Mindful Games, visits the podcast to discuss introducing preschoolers to mindfulness.

Mind-body wellness is typically something we explore as adults, but it’s never too early to start, and the sooner and the better. Our guest this week is an expert on teaching mindfulness to young people, and for any parent, educator, or soon-to-be caregiver, this is a must-listen.

Freeing your mind with Susan Kaiser Greenland on the Don’ Keep Your Day Job Podcast with Cathy Heller

We think of things we have in common with someone who seems different than us and silently say, “he or she is just like me.”

In this 10-minute guided practice with Susan Kaiser Greenland, we notice how our minds and bodies feel when we stop, breathe, and be.

We listen to the sound of the rain and remember that everything changes. A 6-minute guided meditation for all ages.