Jon Kabat-Zinn on Why You Can't Heal What You Won't Feel
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, I'm joined by world-renowned mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and author of Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are.
We dive deep into the essence of mindfulness—not as a buzzword, but as a radical invitation to fully feel our lives. Jon unpacks why true healing requires presence, why you can't bypass your emotions, and how mindfulness isn't about relaxing—it's about awakening.
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We Also Explore
- The misunderstood purpose of meditation
- How to work with pain, fear, and overwhelm
- The dangers of spiritual bypassing
- Why being present is the most courageous act of our time
- The biological roots of connection, compassion, and consciousness
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<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, I'm joined by world-renowned mindfulness pioneer <strong>Jon Kabat-Zinn</strong>, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and author of <em>Full Catastrophe Living</em> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3FH20Ll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wherever You Go, There You Are</em></a>.</p><p>We dive deep into the essence of mindfulness—not as a buzzword, but as a radical invitation to <em>fully feel</em> our lives. Jon unpacks why true healing requires presence, why you can’t bypass your emotions, and how mindfulness isn’t about relaxing—it’s about <em>awakening</em>.</p><p>show up.</p><p><a href="https://passionstruck.com/jon-kabat-zinn-why-cant-heal-what-you-wont-feel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click HERE for the full show notes</a></p><p><strong>Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter</strong></p><p>If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a>.</p><p>Catch more of Jon Kabat-Zinn: <a href="https://jonkabat-zinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jonkabat-zinn.com/</a></p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li>The misunderstood purpose of meditation</li><li>How to work with pain, fear, and overwhelm</li><li>The dangers of spiritual bypassing</li><li>Why being present is the most courageous act of our time</li><li>The biological roots of connection, compassion, and consciousness</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li><li>For more insights and resources, visit <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s website</a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
Show Notes
In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, I'm joined by world-renowned mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and author of Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are.
We dive deep into the essence of mindfulness—not as a buzzword, but as a radical invitation to fully feel our lives. Jon unpacks why true healing requires presence, why you can't bypass your emotions, and how mindfulness isn't about relaxing—it's about awakening.
show up.
Click HERE for the full show notes
Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter
If today's episode sparked something in you, you'll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.
👉 Subscribe now at TheIgnitedLife.net.
Catch more of Jon Kabat-Zinn: jonkabat-zinn.com
We Also Explore
- The misunderstood purpose of meditation
- How to work with pain, fear, and overwhelm
- The dangers of spiritual bypassing
- Why being present is the most courageous act of our time
- The biological roots of connection, compassion, and consciousness
If You Liked the Show
Please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don't forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.
How to Connect with John
- Twitter: @John_RMiles
- Instagram: @John_R_Miles
- Main YouTube Channel
- YouTube Clips Channel
- John's website
Privacy
Raw Description
<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, I'm joined by world-renowned mindfulness pioneer <strong>Jon Kabat-Zinn</strong>, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and author of <em>Full Catastrophe Living</em> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3FH20Ll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wherever You Go, There You Are</em></a>.</p><p>We dive deep into the essence of mindfulness—not as a buzzword, but as a radical invitation to <em>fully feel</em> our lives. Jon unpacks why true healing requires presence, why you can’t bypass your emotions, and how mindfulness isn’t about relaxing—it’s about <em>awakening</em>.</p><p>show up.</p><p><a href="https://passionstruck.com/jon-kabat-zinn-why-cant-heal-what-you-wont-feel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click HERE for the full show notes</a></p><p><strong>Explore More: The Ignited Life Newsletter</strong></p><p>If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a>.</p><p>Catch more of Jon Kabat-Zinn: <a href="https://jonkabat-zinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jonkabat-zinn.com/</a></p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li>The misunderstood purpose of meditation</li><li>How to work with pain, fear, and overwhelm</li><li>The dangers of spiritual bypassing</li><li>Why being present is the most courageous act of our time</li><li>The biological roots of connection, compassion, and consciousness</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li><li>For more insights and resources, visit <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s website</a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>