This week, Shamash and Calvin begin the journey back home. As ever, they have help along their Hero's Journey through mindfulness and acceptance. In this episode: Dr Vikki Barnes (https://www.drvikkibarnes.com/) offers some advice for anyone having difficulty finding their grit. Kush Kanodia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushkanodia/?originalSubdomain=uk) approaches the search for grit from the scientific perspective, and explores how grit interplays with long-term systems change. Mari Williams (https://www.mari-williams.com) counsels us to find the mini version of ourselves that we can identify with, as the carrier of our inner determination. Dr Wendy Molefi (https://www.spirehealthcare.com/consultant-profiles/dr-wendy-molefi-youri-p4423481/) brings up the idea of equanimity: meeting our thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them. Dr Mehwish Sharif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mehwish-sharif-862794206/?originalSubdomain=uk) uses the analogy of a swimmer to illustrate what we can do when caught unawares. Dr Steven Hayes (https://stevenchayes.com/about/) chats with Shamash about competence, and opens up about the challenges he faced writing the book on Acceptance and Commitment Training. Next week, we explore post-traumatic growth and reveal the transcendent self. Mindful Conversations is hosted by mindfulness teacher Shamash Alidina (https://www.shamashalidina.com/) and mindful storyteller Calvin Niles (https://calvinniles.com/).