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A few minutes before I started recording my conversation with Tamara Russell I was contacted by a friend who just lost his wife. As it turned out Dr. Russell helps us through a process called the Transitional Pause Process in this episode. I didn't fully realize it when we began but it was exactly what I needed. Among many other things she discusses how we often stuff things down because we are too busy to feel or experience what just happened. I see now that's what happened to me when I heard from my friend minutes before my scheduled interview with Tamara Russell. A little about Dr. Tamara Russell. She is a clinical psychologist, a neuroscientist, the Director of The Mindfulness Centre of Excellence in London. Dr. Russell is also the author of two excellent books. #WhatIsMindfulness? (yes the title is a hashtag) and Mindfulness in Motion.  Mindfulness is something I have a personal interest in and see value in for myself and as far as I can tell for everyone else.  Here are some of the things we discuss and do on this episode of the City Voice podcast. Tamara Russell walks us through an amazing 10 minutes of a meditation called the "Transitional Pause Process". I loved it and give my reaction to it in the moment.  What is mindfulness? Ever read something and realize you have to go back because you aren't sure what you just read? Have you ever been in conversation only to realize you haven't heard what the other person just said? We discuss. Social media pulls us in and we get lost in. It's designed to do that. Dr. Russell explains why mindfulness is particularly relevant now.  Mindfulness benefits to career and relationships Is mindfulness compatible with both a secular and spiritual approach? "BrainWise" Training. American Presidential politics and Britains Brexit have widened the divide between a great many people. Families, friends, coworkers, people on social media have a heightened level of I'm right and your wrong. So many of us are reacting at each other. What role can mindfulness play in correcting that course? Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe to City Voice and share with your friends. Show links Get the books: #WhatIsMindfulness? Mindfulness In Motion The Mindfulness Centre of Excellence in London. Try a Transitional Pause