In this episode of Mindfulness in Action, Dalida Turkovic speaks with Katharina Müllen about cultivating presence in times of pressure. Drawing on her work across education, leadership, and systemic change, Katharina explores how awareness, relational intelligence, and inner stability become practical skills—not ideals—when complexity, urgency, and uncertainty are part of everyday life.

Full conversation available on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtJc_yjFuTo

In Western culture, mindfulness often helps people move from “I” to “we.”
In African contexts, mindfulness can gently support people in rediscovering “I” within “we.”

This delicate balance between individuality and collectivity, compassion and boundaries, grief and hope — is the living practice of mindfulness in action.

If you are interested in how mindfulness lives inside complex societies — not on a cushion, but in history, politics, healthcare, and everyday life — tune in to the conversation with Janine Kirby who shares how mindfulness lives in the cultural context of South Africa. There is so much we can learn from each other.

Watch the full conversation here https://www.youtube.com/live/6hXRMl5ZuEU?si=mpbpXfwqKPSpYaP3

In this episode of Mindfulness in Action, Dalida speaks with Frederiek Stapel about mindfulness and mental health in clinical practice. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, Frederiek explores how mindfulness complements CBT, supports emotional regulation, and strengthens resilience. They discuss therapist neutrality, professional boundaries, presence with suffering, and the gap between psychological theory and lived experience.

Watch the full episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfz-qF5shto&t=35s