In this episode of KOA Conversations on Good Morning, I Love You, Natalie’s mom, Denise Gendron, shares her inspiring journey through cancer and how mindfulness and self-compassion helped her navigate life’s toughest moments. Denise discusses the transformative power of the book Good Morning, I Love You and reveals her nightly practice of sending kind wishes to everyone she knows—an act rooted in love and kindness meditation. As the episode concludes, Natalie leads a guided meditation designed to cultivate an inner friend, making it a perfect practice to share with children or in the classroom. Tune in for a powerful lesson in nurturing calm, clarity, and compassion.

Disclaimer: In this episode we mistakenly referred to Dr. Shauna Shapiro as a neuroscientist. Dr. Shapiro is in fact a clinical psychologist and one of the leading researchers and teachers of mindfulness and self-compassion. We are grateful for her contributions and appreciate your understanding.