Dr. Allen Novian: Men & Mindfulness

In this episode of the podcast, I'm happy to bring back my good friend and psychotherapist Dr. Allen Novian to the podcast. This is our third time together. For more information on Allen check out his website. https://www.integrativecounselingandneurofeedbacksolutions.com. You can find our 1st conversation about male shame and the journey to self-compassion here: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/3e751aa7/men-in-couples-therapy-from-shame-to-self-compassion You can find our 2nd conversation about toxic masculinity and how it contributes to depression and other physical and psychological struggles here: https://www.quiqueautrey.com/podcast/episode/b6882d9e/cultivating-healthy-masculinity In this conversion, we discuss the topic of mindfulness.  We use Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Full Catastrophe Living as our guide. You can read a great summary of his understanding of mindfulness here: http://www.mindfulness-meditation-now.com/support-files/seven-attitudes.pdf