#001 - Dr Joey Weber - What Is Equanimity? & Why Mindfulness Is Not Enough

***Disclaimer*** In this episode, we delve into a discussion about psychedelic drugs. We want to make it explicitly clear that the use of these substances is illegal in most countries, including the UK where this episode was recorded. It is important to note that we do not endorse or recommend the use of drugs, and this conversation is purely for informational and educational purposes. We encourage our viewers to abide by the laws of their respective countries and prioritize their health and safety above all else.Welcome to this first episode of The Awaken Out Of Context Podcast. My guest today is Dr Joey Weber. Joey is a lecturer in Health and Social Care at Bolton University in England. He’s spent his life immersed in meditation practices, including growing up in a Tibetan monastic community. Dr. Weber recently completed his PhD on the role of equanimity in mindfulness and its link to cultivating compassion. He is also the developer of the Equanimity Barriers Scale (AKA EBS), one of the world's first psychometric scales focused solely on the construct of equanimity.His latest book, "Why Mindfulness is not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity," provides an overview of his research and includes case studies and guided meditations to bring equanimity down from the mystical and into the everyday.Dr. Weber's Equanamee Method, which includes self-assessment and guided meditations, has helped individuals and groups unpack why we discriminate and how to find compassion.LINKS:Check Out Dr Weber’s 6 Week Course - Equanimity Based Compassionate Action https://bit.ly/43eCEerBuy Joey’s Book: Why Mindfulness Is Not Enoughhttps://bit.ly/45vJgqqVisit Dr Weber’s Website: https://bit.ly/437uKmV