Insight with Joni

01/28/2026

Here’s how to gently shift, reclaim your attention, and find a feeling of purpose. Email me for more: joni@insightwithjoni.com. 

01/28/2026

A gentle shift toward greater awareness and purpose… Email me for more — joni@insightwithjoni.com

01/26/2026

"Joni's book is an important step toward re-humanizing our lost civilization. Step by step, she turns our eyes back toward the light within, and toward each other. Highly recommended."
— Max Strom, speaker, teacher, and author of A Life Worth Breathing, and There is No App for Happiness.

Thank you Max!

The AI Antidote: Preserving Human Connection & Emotional Intelligence In a Tech-Driven World

01/26/2026

Lately, headlines have been blurring an important line.
We see stories about AI companions that users claim to love, chatbots that appear to express sadness or moral concern, and engineers debating whether advanced models might be “on the verge” of consciousness. Some articles even suggest that if AI can convincingly describe emotions, respond empathetically, or reflect on its own existence, then it may be beginning to feel.... (click to continue reading)

Lately, headlines have been blurring an important line. We see stories about AI companions that users claim to love, chatbots that appear to express sadness or moral concern, and engineers debating whether advanced models might be “on the verge” of consciousness. Some articles even suggest that ...

01/14/2026

Mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, they are techniques to rewire your nervous system to escape the hamster wheel of panic and overwhelm. It’s a way of creating greater ease and focus so that you can embody the best version of yourself, be happier, experience purpose and meaning, and encourage others to do the same simply with your presence.  

01/08/2026

Discover why mindfulness is transforming education by joining us for this cutting-edge 3-credit course, “The Mindful Classroom,” and learn how the practice of mindfulness is being successfully used around the world to help educators address many of the difficult social and emotional situations common in today's school settings. This course, developed collaboratively by Wilson College and Eduspire, will demystify the term ‘mindfulness’ and uncover its ancient roots to offer modern, education-friendly ideas and practices. The participant will have a chance to practice mindfulness first, then move on to explore and identify classroom practices which may be of benefit to students. This course is also available as part of the Wilson College Master of Educational Technology degree. More information can be found at eduspire.org/met. Course dates: Mar 9 - May 3. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2azSiax

Learn how mindfulness practices are being used to help educators address the difficult social and emotional situations common in today's school settings.

12/15/2025

The AI antidote Preserving Human Connection and Emotional Intelligence in a Tech-Driven World is a book being released by Joni Staaf Stamford. AI and humanity, Tech driven stress, emotional connection, emotional intelligence, Artificial intelligence cautions

12/14/2025

If you're experiencing overwhelm, if you're struggling with feeling lost, lonely, or stuck, unplugging from your everyday life and committing to time in silence can help you "find" yourself again. And if this is your first experience in a silent retreat, don't worry. I'll be there to guide you and help create a supportive community. We will be in it together. Message me with any questions. Learn more and sign up here: https://insightwithjoni.com/silent-retreat

12/14/2025

If you've been thinking about joining this mindful retreat to sacred Peru, sign yourself up as a holiday treat! Reservations close at the end of January, and we are almost at capacity! Learn more here: https://insightwithjoni.com/peru

12/13/2025

Give a woman in your life the gift of a centering, mindful women's weekend. If you're ready to sign up, follow this link to River Mountain's website: https://rivermountain.org/events/women-connection-retreat/?occurrence=2026-06-11