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METTA HOUR PODCAST hosted by Sharon Salzberg • Episode 139 • Real Change Series • Jana Kiser

For episode 139 of the Metta Hour, Sharon Salzberg speaks with Jana Kiser. In this conversation, Jana and Sharon speak about Jana’s work in Puerto Rico to support community healing in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. They talk about Jana’s history and what brought her to the path of meditation and activism. They speak about some of the themes from Real Change, particularly how Jana has cultivated resilience throughout her activism career and what tools she uses to remain balanced and grounded. The episode closes with Jana leading a thirteen-minute body scan meditation practice.

 

Jana was interviewed by world-renowned meditation teacher and best selling author Sharon Salzberg.

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Key Benefits of Meditation

  • An empirical review conducted by researchers from John Hopkins University of 19,000 meditation studies that focused on 47 well-designed trials suggests that mindfulness meditation can help ease psychological stresses like anxiety, depression, and pain.

  • A randomized, controlled study on the effects of brain and immune function of a mindfulness meditation program in a work environment demonstrated that even a short program produces demonstrable positive effects.

  • A study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity suggested meditation can reduce loneliness in older adults and can have a positive overall effect on their health.

  • Studies have found that mindfulness meditation can reduce mind-wandering and improve our ability to solve problems in creative and novel ways.

  • Results from a randomized trial showed mindfulness as effective in reducing stress and increasing quality of life and self-compassion in healthcare professionals.

  • One study found that a brief loving-kindness meditation reduced prejudice toward homeless people, while another found that a brief mindfulness training decreased unconscious bias against black people and elderly people.

What are people saying?

  • “Jana is clear in her explanations, incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and inclusive.  The group had a wide range of experiences with meditation and she taught to everyone.  She certainly made me feel welcome and connected to her and the group.”

    — Retreat Participant

  • “Jana is an excellent teacher.  She has a calm and gentle spirit.  She is present, connected, and responsive.”

    — Student in Meditation Class

  • “I really loved the workshop – it was truly restorative and energizing. You handled the remote format incredibly well. You have a calm, soothing voice. I thought your cues were excellent. Good pacing. Nothing felt rushed or like it dragged on for too long. “

    — Workshop Participant

  • “Jana’s teaching style – including her inclusivity, kindness, clarity, pace, and more – are especially helpful. She is generous with her gift of love. “

    — Student in Meditation Class

  • “Jana, you were so peaceful and unrushed. You helped calm me down. I felt so welcome and included. “

    — Retreat Participant

  • “It was such a peaceful and positive experience for me! Jana is an amazing listener and displays empathy and compassion. It is apparent she lives what she teaches.“

    — Workshop Participant

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