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Hosted by Naropa University · education · EN-US · 113 episodes
As the birthplace of the mindfulness movement in the United States, Naropa University has a unique perspective when it comes to higher education in the West. Founded in 1974 by renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lineage holder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Naropa was intended to be a place where students could study Eastern and Western religions, writing, psychology, science, and the arts, while also receiving contemplative and meditation training. Forty-three years later, Naropa is a leader in ‘contemplative education’, a pedagogical approach that blends rigorous academics, contemplative practice, and experiential learning. Naropa President Chuck Lief explains, “Mindfulness here is not a class. Mindfulness is basically the underpinning of what we do in all of our classes. That said, the flavor or the color of mindfulness from class to class is really completely up to the individual faculty member to work on—on their own. So, what happens in a poetry class is going to look very differen
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Mindful U at Naropa University is hosted by Naropa University. The show has published 113 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "113. The Science of Psychology: Mind, Perception, and Consciousness" (23 April 2026, 50 minutes), "112. The Art of Truly Listening: Spiritual Care for a World in Transition" (17 February 2026, 55 minutes), and "111. The Power of the Body: A Look at Somatic Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy" (20 November 2025, 49 minutes).
Mindful U at Naropa University publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 113 episodes.
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Naropa University hosts Mindful U at Naropa University, an education show with 113 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode, Peter Grossenbacher, PhD—Naropa faculty member and psychological researcher—explores the science of psychology through his research on perception, sensory experience, and psychedelic states, and how...
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<p>In this episode, Dr. Ji Hyang Padma—Associate Professor in Naropa University’s Master of Divinity program, Soto Zen teacher, and longtime interfaith chaplain—explores the art and profession of spiritual care .Drawing...
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<p>In this episode, Heather Sutton, MA, LPC—somatic counselor, Dance/Movement Therapist, and chair of Naropa’s Somatic Counseling program—explores the healing intelligence of the body through somatic therapy and...
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<p>In this episode, Michael Franklin, PhD—author, professor, and former chair of Naropa University's graduate Transpersonal Art Therapy program—joins us to explore art as a transformative path for healing the soul.</p>...
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<p>New MindfulU Podcast episode: The Journey of a Poet with poet, Naropa Summer Writing Program faculty, and Brown University professor Eleni Sikelianos.</p> <p>In this episode, Eleni shares the unconventional path that...
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<p>Laird is an alumnx of Naropa’s MFA Creative Writing program, former Naropa core faculty and Summer Writing Program faculty for 15 years, author of 9 novels, and current professor of writing at Brown University. </p>...
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<p>A new podcast episode is out: A Look at Career & Life. </p> <p>Curious what Career & Life Services at Naropa has to offer you as a student or alumnx? </p> <p>Jessica DelCastillo, Senior Director of Academic Advising...
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<p>Did you know that translating poetry from one language to another is an art unto itself? </p> <p>In our latest episode of Mindful U podcast author, translator, and veteran, Bill Porter, who goes by the pen name Red...
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<p>Mitchie Takeuchi is the writer and producer of the "The Vow From Hiroshima" a film about an atomic bomb survivor in Hiroshima who has dedicated her life to nuclear disarmament and activism. Mitchie is also a...
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<p>Reggie Hubbard is a yogi, political campaigner and activist, speaker, and meditation instructor. </p> <p>On this episode he speaks to working with grief and how to heal, he tells his story of how he aligned his...
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<p>Artist, author, and leadership development trainer, Rosi Greenberg, breaks down the concept of the inner critic and redefines imposter syndrome. </p> <p>Our inner critic isn’t going anywhere, but it can become an...
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<p>Hear from Harmony Kwiker on the magic that is gestalt therapy. </p> <p>Harmony is a visiting professor of Naropa’s master's program in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. She shares about how the gestalt...
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<p>Our latest podcast with Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR is out today!</p> <p>Jen is a Naropa Alumnx of the MA Transpersonal Therapy program, a practicing coach, licensed therapist and author of her new book Midlife...
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<p>Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez are inspiring examples of what it looks like to build a successful non-profit that utilizes yoga and mindfulness to empower communities. They are the founders of The...
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<p>In this episode we’re diving into the world of creative entrepreneurship with Nova Han. Nova is the Creative Director for Electric Forest Festival, String Cheese Incident, and much much more. </p> <p>She discusses...
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<p>In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Yuhas, the chair of both Eco Psychology MA program and the environmental studies BA program at Naropa University. </p> <p>Dr. Yuhas discusses the topics of climate grief...
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<p>In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Ietef aka “DJ CAVEM”, international eco-hip hop artist, chef, organic gardener, and food justice advocate. </p> <p>DJ CAVEM shares about the important cross pollination of art and...
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<p>We are happy to have Spring 2023 Lenz Distinguished Lecturer Barbara Bash join us to discuss her creative journey as a calligraphic artist. In this episode, she discusses everything from Western calligraphy's...
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<p>Valeria McCarroll, PhD, joins us to discuss Somadelics, Pursuing Life with Psychedelic Support & Intentional Integration in this thought-provoking episode. Also discussed is being in 'right relationship' with the...
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<p>Dr. Jennifer Bacon is a strong proponent of taking action in activism. That is why she created the course "Sacred Activism" at Naropa - to empower a community to make strides in equality, anti-racism, and social...
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