In this episode, I speak with former Buddhist monk and mindfulness teacher Sean Fargo about the changing role of mindfulness in coaching, therapy, and modern culture. We explore why mindfulness went from being widely celebrated to increasingly questioned, and how trauma-awareness, attention fragmentation, and modern lifestyles have changed the way people relate to contemplative practice.
We discuss the tension between classical Buddhist teachings and contemporary therapeutic culture, particularly around emotional expression, boundaries, discomfort, and the growing expectation that spiritual practice should always feel safe or soothing. Sean reflects on his experience in monasteries, silent retreats, and mindfulness training, and we examine what mindfulness actually asks of people in an age of distraction, overstimulation, and constant digital engagement.
The conversation also explores the return of religion, ritual, and structure among younger generations, and why many people may now be seeking stronger forms of meaning, tradition, and identity after decades of increasingly individualistic and secular culture.
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