Dr. Gruber highlights the benefits and process of using relational mindfulness practices with young adults. Her work explores mindfulness practices to build internal and interpersonal awareness to decrease social isolation and increase wellness. Tune in to learn about this approach and her personal journey that called her to this work.
Guest:
Dr. Natalie Gruber is a well-being scholar, practitioner, researcher, and consultant. She has a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Innovation (Arizona State University). Dr. Gruber is a certified mindfulness teacher (UCLS) and art therapist (Northwestern University). She also completed a fellowship in positive organizational scholarship (University of Michigan, Ross School of Business).

To learn more about Dr. Gruber, please visit:
https://nataliegruber.com/

To learn more about mindfulness and relational mindfulness, please visit:

https://www.uclahealth.org/uclamindful
https://www.uclahealth.org/ulcamindful/ucla-mindful-app

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4:00 - Concept - Loneliness Epidemic
4:00 - Report - Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (US Surgeon General, 2023)
4:30 - Research - The Connection Prescription: Using the Power of Social Interactions and the Deep Desire for Connectedness to Empower Health and Wellness (Martino et al., 2015)
6:00 - Research - Mindfulness training reduces loneliness and increases social contact in a randomized controlled trial (Lindsay et al., 2019)
6:20 - Concept - Default Mode Network & Connection
7:45 - Program - ASU Mindfulness & Connection Program
9:40 - Research - Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies (Keng et al., 2011)
10:30 - Concept - Default Mode Network decreasing and Increasing Connection
11:30 - Personal Story - How Dr. Gruber Found Mindfulness
23:45
25:00 - Concept - Defining Mindfulness
26:20 - Practice - STOP Practice
28:00 - Concept - Taking Time to Pause
30:00 - Outcomes - Benefits of Relational Mindfulness
34:00 - Concept - Vulnerability vs. Fear of Judgment
35:00 - Concept - How to Practice New Ways of Being
37:30 - Strategy - Silence to Support Connection
40:00 - Practice - Hot Seat
45:40 - Strategy - Integrating Ways to Connect in Schools
53:10 - Strategy - Practice Self-Compassion
54:15 - Parent Strategy -
57:20 - Concept - Emotions are Contageous
58:40 - Concept - How to Start Making an Entry into Using Mindfulness
61:00 - Resources - Where to Access Mindfulness Practices
70:00 - Personal Wellness Strategy - Hiking
Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Jinsang: https://jinsangbeats.bandcamp.com/

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