[Best Of] On Expanding Our Window of Tolerance | Dr. David Treleaven

[Best Of] On Expanding Our Window of Tolerance | Dr. David Treleaven

March 5, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 6 · Episode 173

About this episode

Dr. David Treleaven discusses the intersection of mindfulness and trauma, highlighting the potential pitfalls of mindfulness meditation.

Dr. David Treleaven is a a writer, educator, and trauma professional whose work lies at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. At the heart of David’s work is the notion that mindfulness is more powerful when combined with an understanding of trauma. Part of what’s behind this is the growing realization over the years that mindfulness meditation isn’t all good. There are a number of potential pitfalls that have been increasingly documented over time. One of which is that mindfulness c...

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