Special Guest - Irene Kraegel, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who writes, teaches, and speaks on a variety of topics related to mental wellness, including that of mindfulness practice within the framework of Christian faith. Other areas of interest include institutional self-care in the college/university context and stress management. She writes at www.themindfulchristian.com, as well as on social media @mindfulxian.

Dr. Kraegel graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in Sociology and from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She serves as Director of the Center for Counseling and Wellness at Calvin University and lives with her husband and son in Grand Rapids, MI.