May 30, 2023
33 min.
Maureen wants to talk about Jonathan Haidt. He is a resource teaching about regulating nervous systems in the midst of social fragility and political brittleness. He's a guy who is in the forefront of calling out aspects of popular culture which he believes are well intentioned but misguided.
Jonathan Haidt’s...
Apr 9, 2023
15 min
After a weather report comparing morning temps in MA and CA, both 58 degrees, Maureen introduces Professor John Vervaeke as a Learning Conversation resource. He is an award winning lecturer at the University of Toronto in psychology, cognitive science and Buddhist psychology.
Vervaeke’s academic interests...
Apr 9, 2023
15 min
Maureen and Pierre share their daily weather report, and then pod their way into the subject of atttention. Then, Maureen tells Pierre about the workshop she is giving on attention and love at Yoga Studio Y in Danvers, MA, where Maureen has opened a Wellness Resource Center.
The Wellness Center at Studio Y is...
Apr 4, 2023
5 min
Today's word is: resourceful.
Learning Practice features a 3-minute conversation about a single word. Unrehearsed, without forethought of the word to be discussed, we practice the art of Learning Conversation.
If you want to practice with us by supplying a word and joining us: contact us through our...
Mar 27, 2023
13 minutes
Lately, Pierre's been obsessed with the title of our podcast, Learning Conversation - see prior Reflection podcasts. He is enjoying learning about learning through conversation, and improving conversational skills. Wait, what? Listening is involved? Who knew?
On that note, Maureen tells Pierre about a book...