4.17 Exploring Mindfulness in Academia with Dr. Steve Haberlin

In this episode of The Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey speaks with Dr. Steve Haberlin from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Haberlin discusses his extensive background in meditation and mindfulness, beginning with his martial arts training in the 1980s, and how these practices have influenced his academic journey. The conversation delves into the integration of mindfulness into educational settings, specifically how Dr. Haberlin incorporates meditation into his classroom to help students manage stress and enhance learning. They also explore the connection between mindfulness and the body, and touch on Dr. Haberlin upcoming book, 'Meta-Meditation,' which addresses the intersection of meditation with modern technologies such as neurofeedback, virtual reality, and AI. This episode offers valuable insights for educators and leaders interested in incorporating mindfulness practices into their personal and professional lives.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:48 Steve's Journey into Meditation

03:54 The Benefits of Meditation

12:59 Teaching Meditation in the Classroom

18:15 Embodiment and Mind-Body Connection

26:43 Upcoming Book and Future Insights

27:34 Exploring Digital Mindfulness Tools

27:47 Neural Feedback and Meditation

28:46 Virtual Reality Meditation

29:19 Navigating Meditation Technology

30:00 Pedal Assist Bikes and Meditation

31:19 E-Bikes and Meditation Practice

33:31 The Evolution of Meditation Practices

34:09 Challenges in Sustaining Meditation Practices

37:42 Personalizing Meditation Practices

41:56 Meditation for Academics and Professionals

43:46 The Timelessness of Meditation

50:34 Conclusion and Resources

Resources: 

Deepak Chopra’s meditation training

Emily Fletcher and Ziva Meditation

Muse neural feedback headband

Steve Haberlin’s books and articles