Meet Joy Rains
Mindfulness Author, Trainer and Guide
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If you’re curious about how I found my way to mindfulness and meditation, here’s a bit of my story.
When I first turned to meditation, I hoped to ease the stress of a sales career and to calm my restless mind. At first, the results were subtle. But as I practiced more, something began to shift.
Little by little, years of built-up tension melted away, and something new began to emerge — fleeting moments of quiet stillness. Those moments intrigued me and sparked my curiosity.
That curiosity grew into a decades-long exploration of different mindfulness traditions, each offering its own way to live with more awareness and ease.
Eventually, hoping to share the benefits I’d experienced, I distilled years of learning into clear, practical techniques for those new to mindfulness and meditation practices.
To support this work, I completed an 18-month contemplative-leadership program. After graduating, I founded Whole Earth Press to create accessible mindfulness books designed to guide readers through simple, step-by-step practices.
Along the way, I’ve presented mindfulness programs in diverse settings, including the INBOUND 19 Conference in Boston. In addition, a variety of publications have quoted my perspectives on mindfulness.
These days, I’m focused on writing a book about applying mindful eating techniques to food cravings, a lifelong challenge of mine.
When I’m not writing, you’ll often find me walking in nature, spending time with family, watching quirky indie films, or enjoying the daily Wordle puzzle.
Fun fact: Thanks to my parents for my first name and my husband for my last name, Joy Rains is really my name!
And the dogs in my life? They inspire me with their unconditional love — a welcome reminder to approach each day with compassion and presence.
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