Fleet Maull: From Prison to Peacemaking — Founder of Heart Mind Institute & Prison Mindfulness Institute

Join host Stephen Ibaraki in a deeply moving conversation with Fleet Maull, Founder of Heart Mind Institute and Prison Mindfulness Institute. Fleet shares his extraordinary journey from a turbulent childhood and struggles with addiction to serving 14 years in federal prison — and ultimately transforming his life into one of service, leadership, and global impact. In this powerful episode, Fleet reveals how adversity became his greatest teacher. From founding national prison mindfulness and hospice movements while incarcerated to building the globally recognized Heart Mind Institute, his story is a testament to radical responsibility, resilience, and servant leadership. Key themes explored in this episode: Turning trauma into transformation The power of radical responsibility Building trust and leadership behind bars Integrating Buddhism, neuroscience, and indigenous wisdom The importance of meta-learning in a rapidly changing world Rebuilding life and career after prison Founding and scaling Heart Mind Institute