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Dr. Shauna Shapiro on Transformative Mindfulness

Oct 20, 2020

Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert, shares her insights on transformative mindfulness. She discusses her book, emphasizing self-compassion and how daily practices can rewire our brains for positivity. The conversation explores the power of intention, attention, and attitude in mindfulness, and how nurturing kindness towards oneself can combat shame. Shauna also highlights the differences between mindfulness and meditation, and offers practical tips for integrating mindfulness into everyday life for personal growth.

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Source of Happiness

During a monastery stay, Shauna realized happiness stems from internal landscape, not external factors.
Despite no major life changes, she felt a sense of well-being from within.

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How We Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness involves how you pay attention, not just the act of paying attention.
Practicing negative emotions during mindfulness strengthens those emotions, according to a monk.

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Impact of Shame

Shame hinders personal growth by shutting down learning centers in the brain.
Kindness during mindfulness is crucial, as it activates resources needed for change.

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Dr. Shauna Shapiro is a professor, best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. She has published over 150 journal articles and 3 critically acclaimed books translated into 16 languages. Her most recent book is called, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy.

In this episode, Eric and Shauna Shapiro talk about how we can cultivate transformative mindfulness through daily practices that nurture kindness and compassion towards ourselves.

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In This Interview, Dr. Shauna Shapiro and I Discuss Transformative Mindfulness and…

Her book, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy
How she first learned the idea that what you practice grows stronger
Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness
3 pillars of mindfulness
What she learned from studying shame
The effectiveness of self-compassion
The ways mindfulness prepares the mind for learning
The difference between mindfulness and meditation
What your mood in the morning and your mood in the evening says about your longevity
The question you can ask yourself in the morning to prime your mind to look for the good throughout the day
The ways mindfulness can lose its transformative power
Self-improvement vs Self-liberation
How perfection is the antithesis of evolution
The benefits of a regular meditation practice
Her practice of “Good Morning, I Love You”

Dr. Shauna Shapiro Links:

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