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Hospice of Santa Barbara created the free illuminate Speaker Series to address the feelings of anxiety, grief, and uncertainty that we are all experiencing.

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Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman present

What Would Love Have Me Do Today?

Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM PDT

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Jack Kornfield is the cofounder and senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. Trudy Goodman is founder and guiding teacher of InsightLA in Los Angeles. Jack and Trudy will offer and explore the resources of grounding, the gifts of common humanity, the power of mindful loving awareness, the opening of vast and tender perspectives and the great heart of compassion that is found within.

Richard Louv presents

“Vitamin N” and the New Nature Movement

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM PDT - DATE HAS PASSED

Richard Louv is an American non-fiction author and journalist. He is best known for his seventh book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. Louv will discuss the movement to connect children to the natural world and how the connection to nature enhances our physical, mental, and spiritual health, from childhood until the end of life.

A Conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal

August 24, 2022, at 6:00 PM PDT - DATE HAS PASSED

Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and a lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. As a pioneer in the field of “science-help,” her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities.

Dr. Kristin Neff presents The Strength of Self-Compassion

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Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and is the author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion.

In her presentation, she will share the theory and research on self-compassion, which studies have increasingly shown to be powerfully associated with psychological wellbeing. A short practice will be taught for use when needed in daily life.

Amanda Kloots presents Maintaining Positivity Through Life’s Challenges

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This event will not be recorded, so make sure to watch live!

In this presentation, Amanda Kloots shares the story of losing her husband unexpectedly to COVID-19, and reflects on this overwhelming loss, love, hope, parenting, and the need for a community during struggles. Through her honesty, audiences come to see that even the most challenging times can be survived with hope and positivity.

Amanda Kloots is a television host, bestselling author, Broadway actress, award-winning fitness entrepreneur, and most recently a finalist on the 30th Season of Dancing with the Stars. Amanda can currently be seen as a co-host of The Talk, CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show. In the Summer of 2021, Amanda released her memoir, the New York Times bestseller Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, which was co-authored with her sister Anna Kloots.

Sharon Salzberg presents A Resilient Heart

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - EVENT HAS PASSED

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In this presentation, Sharon Salzberg explores the resilience of the human spirit as we look at and practice the tools that help deepen steadiness of mind and compassionate understanding–allowing us to be with the constantly changing and shifting landscape of trying to make a difference in our world. People who care for others play a vital role in our communities, and often it is caregivers (we are all caregivers to those around us) who support the front lines of our society: helping those who face challenges on a daily basis.

However, this support can come at a high cost. How can we best maintain compassion for ourselves while caring for others? How do we infuse our actions with the wisdom that we must do our best, while knowing that we're not in control of the unfolding of events, of the choices of others, of the rhythm of healing or the pace of change?

This free and live event will consist of a talk, short meditation practice, and discussion.

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See what our illuminate Series attendees have had to say!

"It more than met my expectations. Roshi Joan Halifax is so completely authentic. It feels as though she is speaking to each person directly."
“Looking forward to the rest of the series! Thank you for making this possible, especially during these uncertain times!”
"It was the best talk on grief I have ever heard."
“Pico, thank you so much for your clarity, compassion, and humility.”
“Wonderful presentation! I feel much calmer and at ease. Thank you.”
“Great heart-touching presentation and panel discussion. I am blessed and honored. Please accept my humble gratitude and respect.”
“Sharon Salzberg was such a calm voice; desperately needed this. She exceeded my expectation with her talk.”

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Alexander Gardens

Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter

American Mental Wellness Association

Antioch University

Assisted Home and Hospice Care

Association of Senior Care

Casa Dorinda

Center for Mindfulness and Compassion

Center for Successful Aging

Central Coast Home Health and Hospice

Coalition for Compassionate Care

Coffee with a Black Guy

Copper Beech Institute

Community Partners in Caring

Downtown SB

Dream Foundation

End Well

Friendship Center

Flourish Ojai

Garden Court

Heritage House

Hospice San Luis Obispo County

Instill Mindfulness

Latino Elder Outreach Network- LEON

Lion's Roar

LivHome

McDermott-Crockett &

Associates Mortuary

Mental Wellness Awareness Association

The Mindful Word

Mi Vida, Mi Voz

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Outdoor Art Club

Parish Nurse Ministry

Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara

Partners in Caring

Pilgrim Terrace and the Terrace Foundation

Radhule Weininger

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Senior Living Consultants

Science and Nonduality

Sounds True

Spirituality & Health Media

St. Vincent's

The Mesa Paper

Trinity Episcopal Church

Valle Verde

Villa Alamar

Villa Caridad and San Vicente

Vista del Monte

VNA Health

YouthWell

Zen Caregiving Project

**Previous illuminate Speakers**

Roshi Joan Halifax

Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM PDT

Roshi Joan Halifax's recording

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