Donald Altman

About

Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, international mindfulness expert, speaker, and award-winning author of over 15 books translated into languages worldwide. Donald is the host of Pathways Radio & Podcasts and profiled in The Living Spiritual Teachers Project. He served as past vice-president of The Center for Mindful Eating and for years taught as an adjunct professor at Portland State University's Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program and the Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling.

His newest book Travelers, is a novel about a grieving psychiatrist who faces demons both real and imagined. Non-fiction books include the award-winning The Mindfulness Toolbox, Simply Mindful: A 7-Week Course and Personal Handbook for Mindful Living, Clearing Emotional Clutter, One Minute Mindfulness, The Mindfulness Code, and 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience, among others. Donald has also written a book of transformative meditations, Reflect: Awaken to the Wisdom of the Here and Now.

Books by Donald Altman

Recent Posts

Escape the Monkey Trap of Unhappiness

Desires and cravings can often trap us in the grip of unhealthy addictions or relationships. Fortunately, there's a surprisingly simple way to rewire your brain and get free.

Use Present-Moment Focus to Overcome Anxious Thinking

Anxious mind wandering can lead to getting stuck in negative moods that have little to do with present-moment experience. Getting present can help, and it's easier than you think.

Erase Damaging Family Trauma and Reprogram Your Brain

Your brain's early family and social programming may be causing a lot of unnecessary pain. Would you reprogram it with positivity if you could?

The One Word That Kills Relationships

Is there a relationship killer in you that is hiding in plain sight? Removing one relationship-killing word from your mind and vocabulary can nurture love and understanding.

2 Words Stop Addiction

Trying to fix bad habits can be like trying to stop a leaky faucet. What you need is a new approach that supports change one step at a time—and it's easier than you think.

Better Than Botox: Smiling Stops Sad and Depressive Thinking

If you want to change your mood, try changing your facial expression. Research shows that using certain muscles in the face can make it hard to have sad or depressing thoughts.

3 Questions to Help Conquer Fear and Feel More Alive

Is doubt holding you back from taking a risk or trying something new? Three simple questions can help you break free.

Change the Painful History Channel Playing in Your Head

Why get stuck watching the same, old depressing mental program over and over? You'll be a lot happier if you take control of your remote and change the channel now.

Distracted? Focus Your Brain With a 4-Part Focus Practice

Whether you experience ADHD, boredom, or distraction, there's a powerful way to regain focus and concentration in just minutes.

Are Negative "Inner Selfies" Harming Your Self-Esteem?

Do you take distorted "inner selfies" of yourself that make you feel bad? Discover how to take mental selfies that make you happier and feel supported, starting today!