Reflect. Connect. Expand.
The Mind Stage invites you into a space of insight, curiosity, and inner exploration. Here, we gather to deepen our understanding of the self and the world through thought-provoking talks, experiential learning, and embodied wisdom. Enjoy reflective poetry readings, explore heart coherence, and journey through symbolic pathways with Dr. Kevin L. Ladd in a special World Labyrinth Day discussion—All About Labyrinths.
This is a place to sit, slow down, listen deeply, and awaken the mind’s potential in harmony with the heart.
MIND STAGE SCHEDULE
| 11:30 am | Poetry Reading | Tony Brewer |
| 12:00 pm | All About Labyrinths | Dr. Kevin L. Ladd |
| 2:00 pm | Why coherence matters using your heart to access this state | Debra Sheehan |
| 3:00 pm | Beyond Talk: Healing the mind with movement and sound | Tiffany Green-Mikell |
11:30 – Poetry Reading
Tony Brewer is a poet and audio artist from Bloomington, Indiana. He has published 13 books and chapbooks, most recently Good Job, Lightning (Stubborn Mule Press). He has been offering Poetry On Demand at coffeehouses, museums, cemeteries, churches, bars, and festivals for over fifteen years and was named Indiana’s 2024 Literary Champion by the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. More at linktr.ee/TonyBrewer.
12:00 pm – All About Labyrinths
Dr. Kevin L. Ladd
The Mind~Body~Spirit Festival welcomes Professor Kevin Ladd for his 2nd year, sharing about “All Things Labyrinths”. Professor Ladd, a Chancellor’s Professor of Psychology at Indiana University South Bend, earned his PhD from the University of Denver and was awarded a degree of Doctor honoris causa from the University of Lausanne for contributions to the psychology of religion. With an MDiv degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, he has served as pastor of both United Methodist and Presbyterian congregations.
Research interests include the interface of science & religion, prayer, wisdom, music, ritual, health, coping, prejudice, psychometrics, physiology, neuroimaging, synesthesia, spiritual transformation, character development, personality, clergy & congregational performance/satisfaction, magic.
In 2024, Professor Ladd and Professor Daniel N. McIntosh (University of Denver) received a $500,000 grant to research the psychological and physiological aspects of labyrinths. The aim of this project is to better understand how walking inside, or finger tracing, labyrinth shapes may serve as relatively simple activities that can promote mental health, along with personal growth.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this grant and Professor Ladd.
2:00 pm – Why coherence matters using your heart to access this state
Debra Sheehan
Debra has been trained as a coach and trainer in the HeartMath system for over 10 years. She has used this system to heal her own nervous system from trauma. She has supported hundreds of others on their journeys back to their essence and hearts
3:00 pm – Beyond Talk: Healing the mind with movement and sound
Tiffany Green Mikell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional with over 20 years of experience in the fields of mental health, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness. She is the founder of Resilient Mental Health & Wellness Solutions, a healing-centered practice that blends clinical expertise with somatic therapies to help individuals move beyond traditional talk therapy and into embodied transformation.