For episode homepage, resources, free download and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode102/    Description This week I’m joined by David Gandelman, meditation teacher and founder of Meditation School. For 60 minutes, David answers all of my questions about how and why to meditate, what makes it hard and how to make it easier. Take everything you think you know about meditation and join this conversation with fresh ears. There's a reason why this ancient stress reliever has gone mainstream; it works!   Guest Bio David Gandelman is the founder of Meditation School. He is also the co-host of the Energy Matters podcast, Grounded Sleep Podcast, and teaches meditation at Cornell University and NBC Studios. His meditations have been streamed for over 30 million minutes on the meditation app, Insight Timer. He connects energetic experience, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor, to create a safe atmosphere for people interested in learning to meditate, and developing their natural spiritual abilities.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a Certified Mindfulness and Resilience Teacher specializing in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, meditation, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 100 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s website: https://www.meditationschool.us/ https://www.davidgandelman.com/   Four Doorways into Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD_qIfpFFbg   Workbook & 28 Day Practice Guide https://kristenmanieri.com/shop/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/