Count Your Blessings Austrian-born author and Benedictine Brother David Steindl-Rast, recorded at his monastery near Corning, NY, believes that acquiring an attitude of "gratefulness" can calm the mind and give life a simple joy. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Eli Jaxon-Bear The author of "Sudden Awakening," Eli Jaxon-Bear, discusses his view that we brainwash ourselves into living with fear and aggressiveness when a deeply fulfilling life is available. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Horizons of Attention with David Allen Learning how to focus on different life horizons -- from daily responsibilities to broader personal goals -- is covered in this enlightening dialogue about "Making It All Work," the new book by best-selling author David Allen. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Inner Calm for Stressed Schools Often a high-stress zone for both teachers and parents, some schools have introduced formal training in medically based relaxation techniques aimed at calming nerves and enhancing performance. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Loretta La Roche Making light of our stress-inducing, 24/7 society, author and humorist Loretta LaRoche brings her one-of-a-kind perspective on living an optimistic and resilient life that re-connects with what really matters. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Mindful Parenting A visit with parent-authors Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn who describe ways they approach helping children grow-up amid the frenzied pace and ultra-charged atmoshpere of today's culture. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Modern Wisdom from an Ancient Sage A Kansas therapist and author, John Heider, describes how his life has been profoundly affected by studying a renowned 2,500 year old wisdom text from China that teaches the art of inner balance. [more] Hear a free excerpt
Simplicity A look at the "voluntary simplicity" movement whose proponents seek to cultivate a lifestyle emphasizing frugal consumption, ecological awareness and personal growth. [more] Hear a free excerpt
The Present Moment with Jon Kabat-Zinn Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the renowned Stress Reduction Clinic at the Univ. of Massachusetts Medical School, discusses how the technique of "mindfulness" can be physically and mentally therapeutic. [more] Hear a free excerpt
The Social Brain In this program, we learn about how people develop different levels of empathy.Daniel Goleman is a former New York Times science reporter specializing in how brain function affects the way we feel and perceive life. [more] Hear a free excerpt
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