278. The Science of Feeling Tones: How they Shape our Thoughts and Actions - Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman

Join me as I delve into the fascinating world of feeling tones (or vedanas) and their impact on our lives. With guests Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman, we explore how feeling tones shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions, leaving us with a profound question: Are we truly in control of our own experiences? Tune in to find out, but be prepared to questioning everything you thought you knew.

Welcoming Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman, the minds behind significant advancements in the field of mindfulness and cognitive therapy. As a professor of Clinical Psychology at Oxford University, Mark has contributed immensely to developing mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Accompanying him is his co-author, Dr. Danny Penman, a renowned meditation teacher and accomplished writer. Winner of the British Medical Association's Best Book Award in 2014, Danny has brought meditation and mindfulness into the limelight. Together, they're introducing their latest endeavor, 'Deeper Mindfulness,' a reflective, insightful guide aiming to help us navigate our complex emotions.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the profound impact of mindfulness meditation on your mental health.

• Learn how to weave kindness and compassion into your daily mindfulness routine.

• Unearth methods for navigating trauma-centric mindfulness, setting a secure foothold for beginners in this practice.

• Delve into the fascinating transformation of meditation practices in Western society.

• Find out about the transformative eight-week program that will catapult your journey of cultivating mindfulness, as discussed in the book.

Resources from this episode:

• Check out Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman's new book, Deeper Mindfulness, which explores feeling tones and provides practical exercises to deepen your mindfulness practice.

• Visit Komuso, a necklace that helps you reduce stress and increase focus. Use promo code Karagoodwin15 for a 15% discount.

• Explore the partners of the Meditation Conversation podcast on themeditationconversation.com for more resources and tools to support your spiritual revolution.

• Listen to episode 240 of The Meditation Conversation podcast where Kara Goodwin interviews Todd Steinberg, the founder of Komuso, for insights on calming the body and mind.

• Don't miss out on the practical insights and exercises in Mark Williams and Dr. Danny Penman's book, Deeper Mindfulness, to help you understand and navigate the feeling tones in your life.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:13 - Introduction,

00:03:22 - The Significance of Feeling Tones,

00:07:57 - The Neuroscience of Feeling Tones,

00:12:20 - Dimensionality of Feeling Tones,

00:14:41 - Mindfulness Practices for Balancing Feeling Tones,

00:16:27 - Arguing and Bargaining with Pleasantness and Unpleasantness

00:17:48 - The Cultural Influence on Acceptance

00:18:57 - The Brain's Constant Action

00:20:31 - No Action Needed Right Now

00:24:37 - Living in an Accurate Simulation

00:32:45 - The Benefits of Downloads and Streamable Content,

00:33:56 - Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness,

00:34:45 - Mind Wandering as a Gymnasium Equipment,

00:36:07 - Kindness and Compassion in Meditation,

00:37:24 - Program Options and Resources,