The Meditation Freedom Podcast

MF 48 – Mindful communications with Gregory Heffron Gregory Heffron MFA owns and manages Green Zone Conversations Retreats. He is the only certified teacher of Mindful Communication authorized by author and Buddhist teacher Susan Chapman MA. He has been teaching Mindful Communication workshops with Susan since 2009, and has been a mindfulness meditation teacher in […] The post MF 48 – Mindful Communications with Gregory Heffron appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 47 – Contemplating torture in solitary confinement with Johnny Perez Johnny Perez is a non-attorney advocate at the Urban Justice Center Mental Health Project (MHP), a civil legal services firm that provides legal and social work services to people with serious mental illness. At the Urban Justice Center, he is assigned to MHP’s Safe […] The post MF 47 – Questioning solitary confinement and the Prison Industrial Complex with Johnny Perez appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 47 – Contemplating torture in solitary confinement with Johnny Perez Johnny Perez is a non-attorney advocate at the Urban Justice Center Mental Health Project (MHP), a civil legal services firm that provides legal and social work services to people… The post MF 47 – Questioning solitary confinement and the Prison Industrial Complex with Johnny Perez appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 46 – Reconnecting with Nature through Eco-Therapy with Laurel Vogel Laurel Vogel, M.A. received her degree in contemplative ecopsychology (A Psychology of Writing) in 2006, and is an ecotherapist, writer, Zen practitioner, and Nature Immersion grou… The post MF 46 – Reconnecting with Nature through Eco-Therapy with Laurel Vogel appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 46 – Reconnecting with Nature through Eco-Therapy with Laurel Vogel Laurel Vogel, M.A. received her degree in contemplative ecopsychology (A Psychology of Writing) in 2006, and is an ecotherapist, writer, Zen practitioner, and Nature Immersion group facilitator. She founded and runs the Holding Earth Sangha on Whidbey Island, and conducts Nature Immersion camps on […] The post MF 46 – Reconnecting with Nature through Eco-Therapy with Laurel Vogel appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 45 – Stepping Out of The Busy-ness of Daily Life Into The Sanctuary of Our Heart with Bruce Davis Bruce is the author of The Heart of Healing, Monastery without Walls ~ Daily Life in the Silence, My Little Flowers, Simple Peace ~ The Inner Life of St Francis of Assisi and The Calling of Joy. […] The post MF 45 – Stepping Out of The Busy-ness of Daily Life Into The Sanctuary of Our Heart with Bruce Davis appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 45 – Stepping Out of The Busy-ness of Daily Life Into The Sanctuary of Our Heart with Bruce Davis Bruce is the author of The Heart of Healing, Monastery without Walls ~ Daily Life in the Silence, My Little Flowers, Simple Peace ~ The Inner Life of… The post MF 45 – Stepping Out of The Busy-ness of Daily Life Into The Sanctuary of Our Heart with Bruce Davis appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Peace Practice in Islam – Interview with Rose Hamid Rose Hamid is a Muslim American of Palestinian and Latin descent. She was born in Buffalo NY, grew up in Cleveland OH, and has been living in Charlotte since 1987. She grew up in the Catholic tradition […] The post MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Peace Practice in Islam with Rose Hamid appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Peace Practice in Islam with Rose Hamid Rose Hamid is a Muslim American of Palestinian and Latin descent. She was born in Buffalo NY, grew up in Cleveland OH, and has been living in Charlotte since 19… The post MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness Gratitude Peace Practice in Islam with Rose Hamid appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Peace Practice in Islam with Rose Hamid Rose Hamid is a Muslim American of Palestinian and Latin descent. She was born in Buffalo NY, grew up in Cleveland OH, and has been living in Charlotte since 19… The post MF 44 – The Role of Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Peace Practice in Islam with Rose Hamid appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 43 – Guided Meditations to Help Develop a Regular Meditation Habit with OMG I can Meditate! co-founder Lynne Goldberg Lynne was stressed-out, sleep-deprived, type-A businesswoman, and ended up a renowned meditation coach. As she talks about in the interview, when she started meditating, no one would have labeled Lynne Goldberg “a natural”. Lynne had a series […] The post MF 43 – Guided Meditations to Help Develop a Regular Meditation Habit with OMG I can Meditate! co-founder Lynne Goldberg appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 43 – OMG I can Meditate! Guided Meditations to Help Develop a Regular Meditation Habit with Lynne Goldberg Lynne was stressed-out, sleep-deprived, type-A businesswoman, and ended up a renowned meditation coach. As she talks about in the interview, … The post MF 43 – OMG I can Meditate! Guided Meditations to Help Develop a Regular Meditation Habit with Lynne Goldberg appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 42 – A Life Time Commitment to Zen Meditation Practice after 12 Steps with Sandy Haskin Sandy Haskin practices Zen meditation with the Three Treasures Sangha of the Northwest. She currently lives and works in Spokane, Washington. She works as a Nur… The post MF 42 – A Life Time Commitment to Zen Meditation Practice after 12 Steps with Sandy Haskin appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 42 – A Lifelong Zen Meditation Practice with Sandy Haskin (This is a summary transcript, listen to the episode for the full conversation) Sandy Haskin practices Zen meditation with the Three Treasures Sangha of the Northwest. She currently lives and works in Spokane, Washington. She works as a Nurse Aide at a home for mentally […] The post MF 42 – A Lifelong Zen Meditation Practice and Perspective with Sandy Haskin appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 41 – Best Wishes for 2016 and Timeless Moments This is a mini episode, just chatting about the past year and what the next year might look like. Hoping to give you as much value as possible, and get more illuminating interviews lined up. See w… The post MF 41 – Best Wishes for 2016 and Timeless Moments appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 41 – Best Wishes for 2016 and Many Timeless Moments (This is a summary transcript, listen to the episode for the full conversation) Reflection on the past year, and on what next year might bring. Looking to continue to explore meditation and mindfulness topics, and various contemplative practices, and insights that might lead us to a […] The post MF 41 – Best Wishes for 2016 and Timeless Moments appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 40 – Sound Healing Meditation & Resonance with Mark and Denise (This is a summary transcript, listen to the episode for the full conversation) Interview was at the home of Mark and Denise, so it started casual. You will be hearing the wind chi… The post MF 40 – Sound Healing Meditation & Resonance with Mark and Denise appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 40 – Sound Healing Meditation & Resonance with Mark and Denise (This is a summary transcript, listen to the episode for the full conversation) Interview was at the home of Mark and Denise, so it started casual. You will be hearing the wind chimes outside in their garden in the background, it was rather windy […] The post MF 40 – Sound Healing Meditation & Resonance with Mark and Denise appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 39 – Bringing Stillness and Peace to Interactions between the Police and Communities with Cheri Maples Cheri Maples is a dharma teacher, keynote speaker, and organizational consultant and trainer. In 2008 she was ordained a dharma teacher by Zen Ma… The post MF 39 – Bringing Stillness and Peace to Interactions between the Police and Communities appeared first on Meditation Freedom.

MF 39 – Bringing Stillness and Peace between Police and Community Cheri Maples is a dharma teacher, keynote speaker, and organizational consultant and trainer. In 2008 she was ordained a dharma teacher by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, her long-time spiritual teacher. For 25 years Cheri worked in the criminal justice system, as an Assistant […] The post MF 39 – How to Bring Peace between Police and Community appeared first on Meditation Freedom.