Jon Kabat-Zinn on Why You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Feel | EP 619

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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