Cover of Wherever You Go, There You Are

Book · 1994 · Meditation

Wherever You Go, There You Are

by Jon Kabat-Zinn · Recommended by 3 people on 5 podcasts

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It's a great book if you've never meditated.
Rick Rubin · The Tim Ferriss Show · Jun 2024 Listen at 24:14

What they say about it

Grouped from 12 mentions
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The best things said about it

4 of 12 · every mention
Recommended
My favorite book about meditation is called 'Wherever You Go, There You Are.'.
Rick Rubin Huberman Lab · Dec 2023
Recommended
There's a beautiful book called, 'Wherever You Go, There You Are.'.
Rick Rubin On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Jun 2023
Discussed
The book is titled 'Wherever You Go, There You Are' by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
On the show Huberman Lab · Oct 2022
Discussed
In the book Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn talks about this meditation practice.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Mar 2021

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Most mentions, by podcast

5 shows

Why people recommend it

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn serves as an accessible guide to integrating mindfulness practices into daily routines without requiring formal meditation expertise. The book was enthusiastically endorsed by Rick Rubin during multiple podcast appearances. On The Tim Ferriss Show, Rubin recommended it as a great resource for beginners looking to understand meditation, a sentiment he reiterated on Huberman Lab when asked by Andrew Huberman for his favorite health and mindfulness book recommendations. Rubin also discussed the work on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, describing it as a beautiful reminder of the power of presence. In addition to these strong recommendations, Tommy Vietor mentioned on Pod Save America that he had been reading the volume to explore mindfulness meditation, reflecting on the personal benefits of developing such a practice. Furthermore, Andrew Huberman noted on Huberman Lab that he had read Jon Kabat-Zinn's book years prior, utilizing its core teachings to illustrate the importance of grounding oneself in the present moment and managing stress effectively.

Every mention

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Rick Rubin my favorite book about meditation is called wherever you go there you are I love it 6
Recommended
“another one that's really nice is book about meditation called wherever you go there you are which is by John kabit sin it's a great book if you've never meditated”
Recommended
“my favorite book about meditation is called wherever you go there you are I love it”
Recommended
“But in addition to that book, what are some other books you recommend to stimulate thought or for health purposes—things you've found particularly beneficial in book form? My favorite book about meditation is called 'Wherever You Go, There You Are.'”
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“there's a beautiful book called wherever you go there you are”
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“The first thing that comes up: there’s a beautiful book called, 'Wherever You Go, There You Are.'”
Andrew Huberman Many years ago, I read the book by Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Wherever You Go, There You Are." 3
Discussed
“Many years ago, I read the book by Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Wherever You Go, There You Are."”
Discussed
“That book is still available now. That book is called "Wherever You Go, There you Are" by Jon Kabat-Zinn.”
Discussed
“So, if you were to say do the you know, in the book Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn talks about this meditation practice that's different than most meditation practices where you eat one almond and you focus all of your attention on the almond, the taste of the almond, the texture of the almond.”
Kelly Corrigan Jon kabat-zinn son right yeah who wrote at wherever you go there you are 1
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“Jon kabat-zinn son right yeah who wrote at wherever you go there you are”
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“Finally, I've been reading a book about mindfulness meditation, but I haven't been practicing it. I think it would be good to do it; it’s good for you.”
Discussed
“I was first introduced to meditation through a book during high school, as I was a bit of a rebel in my early years and, as part of a program, received a book on the subject. The book is titled 'Wherever You Go, There You Are' by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He was one of the first individuals to popularize meditation and”

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