Brandon Nappi

Dr. Brandon Nappi is a lecturer at Yale Divinity School who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 20 years. He holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University and completed his doctoral research on inter-religious dialogue, mysticism, and Zen meditation as healing practice. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he received extensive mindfulness training from the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Center for Mindfulness and Zen Mountain Monastery. As a spiritual guide, Brandon works intimately with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and prominent public figures navigating the complex intersection of personal growth and professional success. Through his work as founder of the Copper Beech Institute, a global mindfulness community, he has shared wellness practices with 60,000+ people across 50 countries. A frequent speaker with Fortune 100 leaders, NFL and NBA coaches, and elite athletes, Brandon has appeared on NPR, CBS, ABC, and NBC. He currently works with clients at Privé-Swiss wellness center, supporting individuals through burnout, healing, and purpose discovery. Drawing from diverse wisdom traditions, he creates sacred spaces for transformation, helping people reconnect with their essential selves and develop spiritual practices that foster joy and resilience.

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