Amy Edelstein Interview

Amy Edelstein is the founder and Executive Director of Inner Strength Education, a non-profit organization that supports youth development. Its innovative teen mindfulness and systems-thinking program has empowered 17,000 high school students in under-resourced schools in Philadelphia. The curriculum blends evidence-based mindfulness tools, evolutionary neuroscience, the science of large-scale cultural shifts, and the art and science of relationship. In recognition of the program’s impact on violence reduction, Amy was awarded a Philadelphia Social Innovators’ Award. She is also the co-founder of Emergence Education Press, which is dedicated to creating a more compassionate and inspired world. Amy has more than forty years experience of contemplative practice, including a background in Western and Eastern spiritual traditions. The author of six books, including the educational bestseller The Conscious Classroom and a recent memoir, Adventure in Zanskar. We spoke about that book, which chronicles the extraordinary beginning of her spiritual journey, and about her work with young people. Learn more about Amy Edelstein here, https://amyedelstein.com/about/, and about her work on this sites: www.InnerStrengthEducation.org and www.TheConsciousClassroom.com.