Mindful Voices

About Mindful Voices

Conversations you want to hear. Hosted by Michael Carroll, brought to you by Applied Mindfulness Training.

Publisher

Applied Mindfulness Training

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2022

Latest episode

20 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Dec 2025

   Episode 10 - Michael Carroll

   In their conversation, Michael Carroll, who has been hosting Mindful Voices since it began, and Matthew Robertson, who will carry the torch forward, talk about our past and future. Adding video to a series previously only audio, which you can now find live on AMT's YouTube channel, Matthew and Michael reflect on their personal paths and on how individuals can consciously collaborate to create communities more fully aligned with the earth and its energies.

2. 

   14 Jun 2023

   Episode 9 - Trudy Sable

   Much of Dr. Trudy Sable’s research has focused on developing cross-cultural dialogues between western scientists and indigenous knowledge holders and elders. In this episode, Michael Carroll talks with Trudy about her efforts to create programs with and within Indigenous communities that are relevant to their needs. Her longtime mindfulness practice has made her especially attuned to cultural respect and the power of trust in relationships. Click here (https://www.communityconservation.net/nakatuenita-respect) to watch the documentary referenced in the interview.

3. 

   6 Apr 2023

   Episode 8 – Carol Hyman

   Applied Mindfulness Training's executive director Carol Hyman joins longtime friend and Mindful Voices host Michael Carroll to reminisce and to explore mindful agility, inherent wisdom, and impediments to being fully present.

4. 

   18 Feb 2023

   Episode 7 – Melissa Twaroski

   In this episode, Michael Carroll shares a conversation with Melissa Twaroski, a federal program manager with expertise in regulatory compliance, policy development, tribal consultation, and cultural resource management. The two talk about archaeology, cultural appropriation, and an acceptance of “not knowing.” Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (//mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org) Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

5. 

   18 Dec 2022

   Episode 6 – Andrew Hyman

   Host Michael Carroll sits down with Andrew Hyman, a consultant at Bain & Company, a firm that provides advice to public, private, and non-profit organizations. He’s also the president of Applied Mindfulness Training. Andrew and Michael talk shop about “what exactly does a consultant do?” and reminisce about Andrew’s father Patton Hyman, founder of AMT and a close friend of Michael’s. —————————————————— Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

6. 

   8 Nov 2022

   Episode 5 — Ron Rojas

   Host Michael Carroll sits down with Ron Rojas, CEO at Continental Sales lots-4-less (https://cslots4less.com/), a discount store on the South Side of Chicago. Started by Ron’s father in 1965, the store has gained a loyal customer base and sees upwards of 1,000 sales a day. Michael and Ron met in 2011 through Michael's executive coaching work and have maintained a friendship ever since. Tune in to hear them discuss the thrill of treasure hunting and the company’s values, which include mindfulness, community, and joy. —————————————————— Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

7. 

   15 Oct 2022

   Episode 4 – Chris Kayser

   Host Michael Carroll sits down with Chris Kayser, who has been earning a living as an actor in the Atlanta area for over 40 years. Most recently he performed in a play about death and has been coming to terms with his own cancer diagnosis. He and Michael discuss how both acting and death can bring us vividly into the present, and the role that mindfulness plays on the stage and in life. —————————————————— Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

8. 

   24 Jul 2022

   Episode 3 — Dr. Michael Baime

   Host Michael Carroll sits down with Dr. Michael Baime to talk about how applying mindfulness helps both patients and doctors manage stress and heal through sharing an authentic human connection. Dr. Michael Baime, is a clinical associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and founder of The Penn Program for Mindfulness (https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/mindfulness/about-us). Founded in 1992, the program was designed to help patients with serious health conditions cope with the stress, pain, and losses associated with illness. Now open to anyone, the program has trained more than 10,000 people in mindfulness-based stress management. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mindful Voices is brought to you by Applied Mindfulness Training. Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

9. 

   11 May 2022

   Episode 2 — Jacqueline Gallo

   Host Michael Carroll talks with Jacqueline Gallo about how applying mindfulness at work helps weather change, make tough leadership decisions, and even see around corners. Jacqueline Gallo, is Chief Operating Officer of Whitcraft Group (https://www.whitcraft.com/), a manufacturer of aircraft engine components. The company prioritizes innovation and continuous improvement through the practice of Kaizen and other business philosophies that put people first. Jacquie is also a long-time meditator, board chair and president of Profound Treasury Dharma Foundation (https://profoundtreasuryretreat.com/about/), and a leader in prison reform (https://www.cbia.com/news/workforce-development/cbia-bizcast-whitcraft-expands-work-release-program/). Stay tuned to hear Jacquie and Michael talk about Whitcraft's highly successful prison work release program. Michael and Jacquie have both spent many years studying Buddhism, and they occasionally use some terms that might be unfamiliar: Maitri — benevolence, loving-kindness, friendliness, good will, and active interest in others Kaizen — continuous improvement —————————————————— Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

10. 

    5 Mar 2022

    Episode 1 — Susan Piver

    Host Michael Carroll sits down with his long-time friend Susan Piver (https://susanpiver.com/) to talk about community, creativity, pain, loneliness, and other things we're afraid of. They also discuss how applying mindfulness impacts how we run a business, how we teach, and how we learn. Susan is a teacher and a New York Times bestselling author of nine books including The Hard Questions (https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Questions-100-Essential-Before/dp/0593418875/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=hard+questions&qid=1622234373&sr=8-5) and The Four Noble Truths of Love (https://www.amazon.com/Four-Noble-Truths-Love-Relationships/dp/1732277605/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1623689723&sr=8-1). She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation, communication, relationships, and creativity. Susan's Open Heart Project (https://openheartproject.com/) is the largest virtual mindfulness community in the world. Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear about the new book she’s working on and some exciting events she has coming up. Michael and Susan have both spent many years studying Buddhism, and they occasionally use some terms that might be unfamiliar: Sangha — Buddhist community Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, and Vajrapani’ — three personifications of Buddhist ideals: wisdom, compassion, and bravery Warrior — in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, one who combats the universal enemy: self-ignorance Dharma — Buddhist teachings Taking Your Seat — committing to practice of meditation and the path toward enlightenment The View — seeing the world clearly as it is, as opposed to seeing it through the filter of our habitual patterns Susan also mentions the Enneagram, which is a model of the human psyche mapped out into 9 interconnected personality types. This is not a Buddhist term, though her next project will explore the Enneagram through a Buddhist lens. ______________________ Visit appliedmindfulnesstraining.org (https://www.appliedmindfulnesstraining.org/) to find free guided meditations, explore our publications and blog posts on mindfulness topics, and learn about our customized trainings to help you or your organization discover how to work with your mind. Let us know what you thought of the show, and tell what other conversations you want to hear. Email us at mindfulvoices@appliedmindfulnesstraining.org Follow us on Twitter: @AppliedMindTR (https://twitter.com/AppliedMindTr) Instagram:@appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://www.instagram.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining/) Facebook: @appliedmindfulnesstraining (https://facebook.com/appliedmindfulnesstraining)

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