What happens when a punk rocker becomes a meditation teacher? 🎸🧘

In this heartfelt conversation, David Gandelman sits down with Jessica Amos to explore the real journey of teaching meditation — from overcoming anxiety and resistance to becoming a full-time guide, coach, and course creator.

You’ll discover:

✨ Jessica’s unexpected path from punk rock garage band to meditation teacher

✨ How meditation helped her heal chronic anxiety and find purpose

✨ Why being authentic (even if it means swearing in a live session) matters more than fitting into “spiritual aesthetics”

✨ The challenges and rewards of building a meditation career in today’s world

✨ Practical advice for aspiring meditation teachers on staying true to yourself, making a living, and creating impact

Jessica shares how she built her career on Insight Timer, created over 11 courses, transitioned into one-on-one coaching, and learned to embrace her unique voice as a teacher.

What happens when a punk rocker becomes a meditation teacher? 🎸🧘In this heartfelt conversation, David Gandelman sits down with Jessica Amos to explore the real journey of teaching meditation — from overcoming anxiety and resistance to becoming a full-time guide, coach, and course creator.You’ll discover: ✨ Jessica’s unexpected path from punk rock garage band to meditation teacher ✨ How meditation helped her heal chronic anxiety and find purpose ✨ Why being authentic (even if it means swearing in a live session) matters more than fitting into “spiritual aesthetics” ✨ The challenges and rewards of building a meditation career in today’s world ✨ Practical advice for aspiring meditation teachers on staying true to yourself, making a living, and creating impactJessica shares how she built her career on Insight Timer, created over 11 courses, transitioned into one-on-one coaching, and learned to embrace her unique voice as a teacher.

Jessica's punk rock band music: https://hotsheets.bandcamp.com/album/want-me

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This training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome self-doubt, and step into teaching with authenticity, compassion, and confidence.

What does it really take to become a meditation teacher? 🌿

In this inspiring conversation, David Gandelman and Michael Galyon dive deep into the real journey of teaching meditation — from starting with zero students to reaching millions online.

You’ll discover:

✨ How Michael went from preschool teacher to global meditation guide

✨ The fear of being seen and how to overcome it as a teacher

✨ Why compassion and emotional regulation tools are the foundation of great teaching

✨ How to find your authentic voice as a meditation guide

✨ What spiritual leadership really means in today’s world

If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching meditation, whether in your community, online, or as a new career, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.

👉 Join our year-long Meditation Teacher Training beginning in 2026:

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This training is designed to help you deepen your personal practice, overcome fear, and step confidently into the role of a compassionate and impactful meditation teacher.

In this talk recorded live talk, we explore the power of laughter combined with the art of letting go through meditation.

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