Don Joseph Goewey

Don Joseph Goewey is the author of Mystic Cool: The Neuroplasticity of Attitude, The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain, and Fishing for Fallen Light. He also edited two books on Anthony De Mello's spiritual insights and created the “Science of Ending Stress” course here at Insight Timer. Previously, Don worked at Stanford University Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry. He studied with Carl Rogers, considered one of the ten most influential psychologists of the 20th century, and he worked with psychiatrist Gerald Jampolsky, who pioneered an approach to psychology based on A Course in Miracles. Don later directed the Center for Attitudinal Healing, which developed methods to help people overcome catastrophic life events. The Center’s work was presented on 60 Minutes, in an Emmy-winning documentary hosted by Mr. Rogers, and received the Excellence in Medicine citation from the American Medical Association. Don spent six years in a think tank environment that integrated neuroscience, psychology, and practical spiritual principles into an approach that alleviates stress and amplifies higher-order brain function, enabling people to flourish. This approach proved effective in high-stress corporate environments, including Fortune 100 companies. He currently directs the Center for Spiritual Exchange, which was originally founded at Fordham University by Anthony De Mello in 1986.

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Reviews

KatieG

May 29, 2026

I really enjoyed this! This course takes you on Don Joseph’s very personal journey with critical-to-well-being lessons along the way! I’ve done many many courses on Insight Timer, and this one is unusual (for me at least) in being largely focused on personal narrative. But I loved it! Also the themes of forgiveness, compassion and self-compassion resonate deeply. So thank you for your work and sharing, and may others give this a listen! 🙏🏼

Barbara Hudson

May 28, 2026

Thought-provoking and encouraging. This talk found me right when I needed it. Many thanks! 🙏🏻☯️🌸

Nancy

May 26, 2026

This really was great..thanks for your vulnerability

Alicia

May 7, 2026

Oh this is so true your words deeply resonated with my heart 💓 and soul what a beautiful talk just being in the present moment is the connection to all that is was and will ever be as that moment is all that truly exists in a moment of dropping into our hearts ♥️ all else disappears just lovely 💕♾️🙏✨💫

Bryan

May 7, 2026

So true. I need to have this replay in my mind every day. 🙏

Margie

Apr 11, 2026

Interesting and helpful for daily happiness!

John

Mar 20, 2026

Great course. I will recommend and listen again. Thank you Don!

Regina MMC

Feb 8, 2026

Thank you for these informative and good words 🌷🩷

Jaz

Jan 10, 2026

However things turn out, love how it is. Effortless effort. Love these reminders, thank u.

TAMARA HAUGHEY

Nov 30, 2025

I got a lot out of this course and appreciated Don’s warmth and wisdom. I particularly liked the science of stress and understanding what’s happening physiologically. That coupled with the many techniques was very valuable.

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