McMindfulness with David Forbes

In this highly informative discussion, David and I define mindfulness and neoliberalism and then have a thorough discussion of neoliberal practices in schools, how to implement mindfulness, how mindfulness can be a trojan horse (for good or ill), McMindfulness, mindfulness as a tool for liberation, the failures of a post-Frierian education system, cultural appropriation, the challenges of assessment and more.

David supplied a treasure trove of resources. They include:

Mindfulness and social change network based in the UK:
https://mindfulnessandsocialchange.org/

A collection of social mindfulness voices:
https://mindfulnessandsocialchange.org/2019/04/02/a-new-social-mindfulness-resource/

A Canadian website run by Deborah Orr:
http://www.contemplativeeducation.ca/

Beth Berrila's website on mindfulness and critical pedagogy:
http://www.contemplativepracticesforantioppressionpedagogy.com/

And David's own podcast on mindfulness:

www.mindfulcranks.com