Trudy Goodman on Impermanence, Conflict & Belonging

In this episode, Emilía sits down with leading dharma teacher and psychotherapist Trudy Goodman for an open and honest conversation about how mindfulness can support us through the real challenges of life. Trudy shares her own experiences with illness, divorce, and aging, and how her practice has helped her meet seasons of transition with compassion and steadiness.

“Impermanence is really good news when you don’t like what’s going on.”

Trudy and Emilía discuss parenting as a powerful mindfulness practice, the role of community and spiritual friendship in fostering a felt sense of belonging, and navigating conflict with difficult people in our lives. This conversation is a gentle reminder that mindfulness, at its core, involves meeting life as it is. Trudy demonstrates a contagious sense of acceptance that is liberating to those who surround her, that permeates through this conversation.

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Trudy Goodman’s Website (scroll down to join her newsletter)

Justine Dawson’s Website

Full Show Notes