“How often can we bring out that spark? That we’re going to be in this moment perfectly joyful and satisfied, without judgement.” Jeffrey Proulx is an assistant professor at Brown University, affiliated with the Mindfulness Center. His research is dedicated to exploring how mindfulness mitigates the impact of stress and life events in diverse communities, such as Indigenous and Black communities, high-risk adolescent populations, and among police officers and first responders. 00:00 Introductions. 01:45 What first interested Jeff in mindfulness practice? 06:04 What has Jeff learned from working to improve health outcomes in Indigenous communities? 17:15 What has Jeff found to be the challenges, and opportunities, in acting as a bridge to underserved communities? 25:09 Jeff’s work bringing members of the police force and members of the Black community in Flint, MI together via mindfulness practice. For more information about Jeff's research or to reach out, please visit: https://mindfulness.sph.brown.edu/people/jeffrey-proulx-phd Watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSfk2e88jL Free mindfulness MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/mindthemoment Free instructional videos: https://youtube.com/mindthemoment Free on-demand wellness webinars: https://youtube.com/@LivingWellCommunity Free live-streamed yoga, Zumba, mindfulness and more: https://point32health.org/livingwell Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/livingwellhphcthp Contact: mindthemoment@point32health.org By viewing or listening to this recording, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure notice. This session is sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc, and/or its affiliates (“Harvard Pilgrim”). Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may choose to stop viewing or listening to the recording at any time without affecting your eligibility for health insurance coverage. Harvard Pilgrim shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during or as a result of viewing or listening to the recording. You hereby release Harvard Pilgrim, its affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, directors, employees, and subcontractors from all legal claims related to this session. If others are physically present with you during the session and wish to participate, you are responsible for confirming their verbal consent. This confirmation should reflect their understanding of the voluntary nature of participation and the terms outlined in this notice. Harvard Pilgrim does not require separate consent from each individual but relies on your assurance that all participants joining from your location or device have agreed to the terms.