Mark Coleman is one of the world’s preeminent mindfulness and meditation teachers. He holds a MA in Clinical Psychology and draws on his extensive experience in working with people as a therapist, executive coach and wilderness guide.

Mark is a senior trainer for the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, developed at Google and a senior meditation teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He is the founder of the Mindfulness Institute, which brings mindfulness training to organizations worldwide.

Mark is the author of "From Suffering to Peace: The True Promise of Mindfulness", "Make Peace with Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from the Inner Critic" and "Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery".

Do you ever wonder where the inner critic comes from? Mark shares a reflection on the power of our early childhood experiences. 

Loving awareness helps us take the inner critic less personally. 

Where Does the Inner Critic Come From?

Is a past failure or mistake holding you back? Mark offers a wise and personal perspective for how to view mistakes. 

Remember that self-judgment and criticism never helps. 

How Do I Stop Beating Myself Up After a Big Mistake?

Mark shares how we can use awareness and kindness to gradually shift our inner tone of voice from negative to positive.

You can create a caring and more appreciative inner dialogue. 

Why Does It Feel So Much Harder to Talk to Myself in a Positive Tone Than a Negative One?

Mark reflects on the power of being motivated by inspiration and purpose rather than shame and criticism. 

Encourage yourself through the healthy motivation of inspiration and purpose. 

What if I Feel Like My Inner Critic Helps Me Succeed in the World? Is That Bad?

Mark shares how loving awareness can free us from negative thoughts and incline us towards that which is beautiful and uplifting.

Shift your attention to something that helps ground you. 

When I Focus on My Negative Thoughts, I Just Become More Anxious. How Do I Work With This?

Mark shares his personal story and how these materials will free you from self-judgment.

Mark Introduces Freedom From the Inner Critic

Join Mark and Cory as they explore 5 powerful ways to help you release self-judgment and discover your innate goodness. 

Cory & Mark Explore Freedom From the Inner Critic

Mark introduces you to a life free from self-judgment. 

Welcome Message From Mark Coleman

Mark is a mindfulness teacher and author of From Suffering to Peace (2019) and Make Peace With Your Mind (2016). 

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Mark is a mindfulness teacher and author of From Suffering to Peace (2019) and Make Peace With Your Mind (2016).

Where Does the Inner Critic Come From?

How Do I Stop Beating Myself Up After a Big Mistake?

Why Does It Feel So Much Harder to Talk to Myself in a Positive Tone Than a Negative One?

What if I Feel Like My Inner Critic Helps Me Succeed in the World? Is That Bad?

When I Focus on My Negative Thoughts, I Just Become More Anxious. How Do I Work With This?

Mark Introduces Freedom From the Inner Critic

Cory & Mark Explore Freedom From the Inner Critic

Welcome Message From Mark Coleman

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