Ep. 2 - Beyond Mindfulness with Jamie Bristow

We happily welcome Jamie Bristow to this episode, hosted by Dr. Gonzalo Santellan. Together, we explore Jamie's journey of embracing and disseminating mindfulness practices in politics and beyond. We discuss the significance of refocusing attention and executive control, and Jamie generously shares a concise 3-step mindfulness practice. (⏰ min 25'55). The conversation touches on comfort and distractions, the fears associated with silence, the challenges posed by our busy, consumption-driven lifestyles, and the pursuit of lasting peace. Join us as we explore elevating our baseline towards enduring compassion and the transformative potential of Inner Development Goals for a more fulfilling and thriving future.

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Jamie is a prominent expert on the application of inner development and contemplative practices in public life. His work includes influential policy reports such as Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out, and he currently leads on public narrative and policy development for the Inner Development Goals, emphasising the inner skills and qualities needed for a sustainable transition. For eight years, from 2015 to 2023, Jamie played an instrumental role in the UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group on Mindfulness, acting as its clerk and serving as Director of the associated policy institute, The Mindfulness Initiative. During this time he worked with legislators around the world to make mindfulness and compassion training serious matters of public policy and catalysts for a healthier political process. He now retains a part-time position with The Mindfulness Initiative leading on sustainability policy. Jamie's earlier roles included being the Business Development Director at Headspace, and his rich background encompasses psychology, climate change campaigning, and advertising.

🦋 More: www.jamiebristow.com