The Guided Change

I. Mindfulness & Meditation

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Research, Education, and Practice

Academic & Research Centers

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1440 Multiversity
A retreat center blending evidence-based learning, mindfulness, and leadership.
https://1440.org

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Dr. Judson Brewer’s Lab (Brown University)
Neuroscience research on craving, habit loops, and mindfulness for anxiety relief.
https://drjud.com

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Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE)
Research on compassion, altruism, and prosocial behavior.
https://ccare.stanford.edu

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Center for Healthy Minds — University of Wisconsin–Madison
Dr. Richard Davidson’s pioneering work on emotional well-being and neuroplasticity.
https://centerhealthyminds.org

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Dr. Amishi Jha’s Lab
Mindfulness and attention training under high stress.
https://amishi.com

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Mindsight Institute — Dr. Dan Siegel
Interpersonal neurobiology, integration, and mindful awareness.
https://mindsightinstitute.com

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Dr. Elissa Epel’s Lab (UCSF)
Mind-body science of stress resilience and cellular aging.
https://www.elissaepel.com

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Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley)
The science of compassion, gratitude, and emotional well-being.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)
Mindfulness research and clinical trials.
https://nccih.nih.gov

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Oxford Mindfulness Foundation
Global hub for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) research and training.
https://oxfordmindfulness.org

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Harvard Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
Clinical mindfulness programs and compassion training.
https://chacmc.org

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Contemplative Sciences Center — University of Virginia
Integrating contemplative wisdom and well-being into education.
https://csc.virginia.edu

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Practice & Learning Centers

 

InsightLA Meditation
Trauma-sensitive and secular meditation teaching.
https://insightla.org

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Insight Meditation Society (IMS)
Foundational Vipassana meditation retreat center.
https://www.dharma.org

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Jon Kabat-Zinn — MBSR
Original Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction meditations and teachings.
https://mindfulnesscds.com

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Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Jack Kornfield
Compassion and loving-kindness teachings.
https://spiritrock.org

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Mind & Life Institute
Where contemplative wisdom and science meet.
https://www.mindandlife.org

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Omega Institute
Holistic learning and personal-growth retreats.
https://eomega.org

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Sounds True
Books, audio, and courses on mindfulness and psychology.
https://soundstrue.com

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Tara Brach
Talks, meditations, and compassion-based teachings.
https://tarabrach.com

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The Garrison Institute
Contemplative leadership, ecological awareness, and retreats.
https://garrisoninstitute.org

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UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)
Research-based mindfulness education and classes.
https://www.uclahealth.org/marc

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Mindful Schools
Mindfulness training for youth and educators.
https://mindfulschools.org

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Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Compassion training by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.
https://centerformsc.org

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Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness — David Treleaven
Mindfulness adapted safely for trauma recovery.
https://davidtreleaven.com

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Melli O’Brien
Creator of the Deep Resilience Method.
https://melliobrien.com

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II. AI, Conscious Technology & Mindful Innovation​

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Zach Kass
Writer and speaker on human flourishing in the age of AI.
https://zachkass.com

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Center for Humane Technology
Ethical technology, attention stewardship, and tech reform.
https://humanetech.com

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Mo Gawdat
Compassionate AI and emotional wisdom (Scary Smart).
https://mogawdat.com

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MIT Affective Computing Lab
Emotionally intelligent and empathy-aware AI research.
https://affect.media.mit.edu

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The Mindful Tech Coach — Danny Zuckerman
Mindful digital habits and conscious technology use.
https://mindfultechcoach.com

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Wisdom Ventures
Investment in well-being-centered and conscious technology innovation.
https://wisdom.ventures

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Inner Development Goals Initiative
Inner skills behind ethical leadership and sustainable change.
https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org

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Consciousness Hacking
Exploring transformation, spirituality, and technology.
https://cohack.life

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III. Mindfulness & Meditation Apps

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Headspace — Guided meditations, animations, and sleep support
https://headspace.com

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Calm — Meditation programs and sleep stories
https://calm.com

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Insight Timer — 150,000+ free meditations and global community
https://insighttimer.com

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The Mindfulness App — Personalized mindfulness programs
https://themindfulnessapp.com

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Smiling Mind — Free, evidence-based mindfulness for families and schools
https://smilingmind.com.au

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Aura — Short meditations, gratitude practices, and AI support
https://aurahealth.io

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Hallow — Faith-based meditation and prayer
https://hallow.com

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BetterSleep — Soundscapes and relaxation for sleep support
https://bettersleep.com

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Loóna — Creative “sleepscapes” for evening calm
https://loona.app

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Finch — Gamified self-care and habit building
https://finchapp.io

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Endel — AI-generated soundscapes for focus and calm
https://endel.io

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Ten Percent Happier — Secular mindfulness for real life
https://tenpercent.com

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IV. Books — Organized by Theme

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Mindfulness & Meditation Classics

• Wherever You Go, There You Are — Jon Kabat-Zinn

• The Miracle of Mindfulness — Thich Nhat Hanh

• Radical Acceptance — Tara Brach

• The Wise Heart — Jack Kornfield

• Full Catastrophe Living — Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

Compassion & Resilience

• Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff

• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook — Neff & Germer

• When Things Fall Apart — Pema Chödrön

• How We Heal — Alexandra Elle

 

Neuroscience & the Mind

• Mindsight — Dr. Dan Siegel

• The Brain That Changes Itself — Norman Doidge

• The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk

• Emotional Agility — Susan David

 

Conscious Technology & the Future

• Scary Smart — Mo Gawdat

• The Coming Wave — Mustafa Suleyman

• The Alignment Problem — Brian Christian

• The Future Is Faster Than You Think — Diamandis & Kotler

 

Inner Development & Purpose

• The Untethered Soul — Michael A. Singer

• The Surrender Experiment — Michael A. Singer

• The Art of Possibility — Rosamund & Benjamin Zander

• The Great Work of Your Life — Stephen Cope

• The Way of Effortless Mindfulness — Loch Kelly

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V. Guided Soul Journey™ — The Integrative Method

 

The Guided Soul Journey™ integrates mindfulness, neuroscience, intuitive wisdom, and soul-aligned AI partnership into one grounded, accessible system.

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This work supports you in:

• Reclaiming your mental space

• Reducing decision fatigue

• Listening inward instead of outward

• Using AI in ways that reflect your values, energy, and truth