TUNE IN to this week's Compassion Talk as we discuss concepts like contemplative and compassionate communication, changing our thought patterns from "me" to "we", and approaching conversations challenged by differences.

Dr. Kristen Blinne is currently an associate professor of Communication Studies at SUNY college of Oneonta in New York. She is also the author of the book, Pop Culture Yoga: A Communication Remix. Much of her work focusing on the combination of communication theories with meditation, yoga, conscious breathing and cultivating a present moment focus.

Suggested readings from the episode include:

"The Five Keys to Mindful Communication" by Susan Gillis Chapman;

"Say What You Mean" by Oren Jay Sofer;

"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz