{"podcast":{"title":"The Mindful Living","slug":"the-mindful-living-7027491","podcast_index_feed_id":7027491,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-mindful-living/","website_url":"https://www.podhub.club","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png","author":"Avik Chakraborty and Sana","episode_count":508,"summary":"Welcome to The Mindful Living, where we explore mental health and mindfulness. I’m your host, Sana, and in each episode, we’ll hear from inspiring guests—experts, thought leaders, and individuals with remarkable stories—who share their insights on living a healthier, more mindful life. We’ll dive into managing stress, overcoming challenges, and finding balance. Whether you seek inspiration, support, or a moment of relaxation,.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? Send The Mindful Living a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/themindfulliving","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T08:18:53.411907+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-living-7027491"},"episode":{"title":"Mike Swenson on Crisis Communication: How Clarity and Trust Protect Organizations When It Matters Most","slug":"mike-swenson-on-crisis-communication-how-clarity-and-trust-protect-organizations-when-it-matters-most","published_at":"2026-04-15T00:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-living-7027491/mike-swenson-on-crisis-communication-how-clarity-and-trust-protect-organizations-when-it-matters-most","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-living-7027491","url":"https://the-mindful-living.captivate.fm/episode/mike-swenson-on-crisis-communication-how-clarity-and-trust-protect-organizations-when-it-matters-most","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/81f02736-d648-4dfc-bd21-a628b472881d.mp3","summary":"In a crisis, everyone starts talking. But very few people are truly communicating. The gap between noise and clarity can cost an organization its reputation, its relationships, and the trust it spent years building. This episode of The Mindful Living explores how to communicate honestly, simply, and effectively when the stakes are highest. Sana sits down with veteran crisis communications expert Mike Swenson, founder of Barkley Public Relations and creator of the CrisisTrak framework, to unpack the principles of message discipline, active listening, and the goodwill that organizations build long before a crisis ever arrives. Listeners will leave with a calmer, more grounded lens for communication in leadership, relationships, and everyday life. About the Guest: Mike Swenson spent his career at the intersection of journalism, politics, and public relations. He served as press secretary to Kansas Governor John Carlin, founded Barkley Public Relations in Kansas City, and grew it into a national leader in crisis communications and cause branding over 32 years. He has also served as global president of IPREX, a network of more than 90 independent PR firms worldwide. He now consults independently and offers the CrisisTrak crisis communication video series for organizations building their own preparedness plans. Key Takeaways: In crisis communication, three questions must always be answered clearly: here is what happened, here is what we are doing about it, and here is how it affects you. Once the crisis ends, a fourth follows: here is what we are doing to prevent it from happening again. Disciplined messaging means choosing one to three key points and staying focused on them. Trying to communicate everything at once communicates nothing. Simplicity earns permission for deepe…","meta_description":"In a crisis, everyone starts talking. But very few people are truly communicating. The gap between noise and clarity can cost an organization its reputati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2141,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mindful-living-7027491/episodes/mike-swenson-on-crisis-communication-how-clarity-and-trust-protect-organizations-when-it-matters-most/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mindful-living-7027491/mike-swenson-on-crisis-communication-how-clarity-and-trust-protect-organizations-when-it-matters-most.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}