What does it really take to walk the path of becoming a meditation teacher today?

I sat down with Lou Redmond to explore the evolving landscape of teaching meditation, from in-person classes to the online world, building trust with students, and embracing authenticity as the foundation of teaching.

We dive into:

✨ Lou’s journey from starting with in-person classes to becoming a global meditation guide

✨ How the pandemic shifted meditation teaching online, and what skills new teachers need now

✨ Why long-form meditations build deeper trust than quick social media content

✨ The role of authenticity, vulnerability, and sharing your real journey as a teacher

✨ How to navigate imposter syndrome and begin teaching before you “feel ready”

✨ Why meditation teaching is less about perfection and more about presence and care

👉 Join our year-long Meditation Teacher Training beginning in 2026: https://www.meditationschool.us/meditation-teacher-training

This training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome self-doubt, and step into teaching with authenticity, compassion, and confidence.

What happens when a punk rocker becomes a meditation teacher? 🎸🧘

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jessica Amos to explore the real journey of teaching meditation. From overcoming anxiety and resistance to becoming a full-time guide, coach, and course creator.We talk about:

✨ Jessica’s unexpected path from punk rock garage band to meditation teacher

✨ How meditation helped her heal chronic anxiety and find purpose

✨ Why being authentic (even if it means swearing in a live session) matters more than fitting into “spiritual aesthetics”

✨ The challenges and rewards of building a meditation career in today’s world

✨ Practical advice for aspiring meditation teachers on staying true to yourself, making a living, and creating impact

Jessica shares how she built her career on Insight Timer, created over 11 courses, transitioned into one-on-one coaching, and learned to embrace her unique voice as a teacher.

Jessica's punk rock band music: https://hotsheets.bandcamp.com/album/want-me

👉 Join our year-long Meditation Teacher Training beginning in 2026: https://www.meditationschool.us/meditation-teacher-training

This training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome self-doubt, and step into teaching with authenticity, compassion, and confidence.

What does it really take to become a meditation teacher? 🌿

In this inspiring conversation, David Gandelman and Michael Galyon dive deep into the real journey of teaching meditation — from starting with zero students to reaching millions online.

You’ll discover:

✨ How Michael went from preschool teacher to global meditation guide

✨ The fear of being seen and how to overcome it as a teacher

✨ Why compassion and emotional regulation tools are the foundation of great teaching

✨ How to find your authentic voice as a meditation guide

✨ What spiritual leadership really means in today’s world

If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching meditation, whether in your community, online, or as a new career, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.

👉 Join our year-long Meditation Teacher Training beginning in 2026:

https://www.meditationschool.us/meditation-teacher-training

This training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome fear, and step confidently into the role of a compassionate and impactful meditation teacher.