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Ep 68: Gayathri Narayanan, Myndtree: How to develop the compassion muscle
There are no external fixes, says Gayathri Narayanan, who is a firm believer in doing the tough inner work. The founder of Myndtree, who stepped away from a career in tech, talks about developing the compassion muscle through mindfulness, and non-violent parenting (42:42), which is all about using conflict as an opportunity to deepen connection.
A Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Gayathri’s contemplative path is shaped by immersion in the Advaita (non-dualistic) traditions of Hindu philosophy, and in Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan lineages of Buddhism. She has trained as a nonviolent parenting educator through Echo Parenting & Education in Los Angeles and certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
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Timestamps:
01:28 Stumbling upon non-violent communication & parenting
07:10 Meeting her guru at the age of 11, discovering Advaita philosophy, Buddhism, etc
16:50 What compassion in action looks like; “karuna” and “anukampa”
21:28 Developing compassion is stretching your muscles of love
25:56 How to practice compassion27:49 Everyone has a secret history; explaining non-violent communication (NVC)
32:57 What is wisdom?
36:10 The story about a monk and a master from Pema Chodron; no external fixes
39:30 Learning to stay, rather than give in to the flight or fight response
42:42 How non-violent communication works – “OFNR” / “OFNEETS”
50:20 How NVC works with adults, making a request rather than a demand – “OFNR”
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Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
A Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Gayathri’s contemplative path is shaped by immersion in the Advaita (non-dualistic) traditions of Hindu philosophy, and in Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan lineages of Buddhism. She has trained as a nonviolent parenting educator through Echo Parenting & Education in Los Angeles and certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Listen in!
Follow Gayathri: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website | X
Timestamps:
01:28 Stumbling upon non-violent communication & parenting
07:10 Meeting her guru at the age of 11, discovering Advaita philosophy, Buddhism, etc
16:50 What compassion in action looks like; “karuna” and “anukampa”
21:28 Developing compassion is stretching your muscles of love
25:56 How to practice compassion27:49 Everyone has a secret history; explaining non-violent communication (NVC)
32:57 What is wisdom?
36:10 The story about a monk and a master from Pema Chodron; no external fixes
39:30 Learning to stay, rather than give in to the flight or fight response
42:42 How non-violent communication works – “OFNR” / “OFNEETS”
50:20 How NVC works with adults, making a request rather than a demand – “OFNR”
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
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By Anuradha VarmaThere are no external fixes, says Gayathri Narayanan, who is a firm believer in doing the tough inner work. The founder of Myndtree, who stepped away from a career in tech, talks about developing the compassion muscle through mindfulness, and non-violent parenting (42:42), which is all about using conflict as an opportunity to deepen connection.
A Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Gayathri’s contemplative path is shaped by immersion in the Advaita (non-dualistic) traditions of Hindu philosophy, and in Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan lineages of Buddhism. She has trained as a nonviolent parenting educator through Echo Parenting & Education in Los Angeles and certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Listen in!
Follow Gayathri: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website | X
Timestamps:
01:28 Stumbling upon non-violent communication & parenting
07:10 Meeting her guru at the age of 11, discovering Advaita philosophy, Buddhism, etc
16:50 What compassion in action looks like; “karuna” and “anukampa”
21:28 Developing compassion is stretching your muscles of love
25:56 How to practice compassion27:49 Everyone has a secret history; explaining non-violent communication (NVC)
32:57 What is wisdom?
36:10 The story about a monk and a master from Pema Chodron; no external fixes
39:30 Learning to stay, rather than give in to the flight or fight response
42:42 How non-violent communication works – “OFNR” / “OFNEETS”
50:20 How NVC works with adults, making a request rather than a demand – “OFNR”
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
A Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Gayathri’s contemplative path is shaped by immersion in the Advaita (non-dualistic) traditions of Hindu philosophy, and in Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan lineages of Buddhism. She has trained as a nonviolent parenting educator through Echo Parenting & Education in Los Angeles and certified as a mindfulness meditation teacher with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Listen in!
Follow Gayathri: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website | X
Timestamps:
01:28 Stumbling upon non-violent communication & parenting
07:10 Meeting her guru at the age of 11, discovering Advaita philosophy, Buddhism, etc
16:50 What compassion in action looks like; “karuna” and “anukampa”
21:28 Developing compassion is stretching your muscles of love
25:56 How to practice compassion27:49 Everyone has a secret history; explaining non-violent communication (NVC)
32:57 What is wisdom?
36:10 The story about a monk and a master from Pema Chodron; no external fixes
39:30 Learning to stay, rather than give in to the flight or fight response
42:42 How non-violent communication works – “OFNR” / “OFNEETS”
50:20 How NVC works with adults, making a request rather than a demand – “OFNR”
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5