Susan Bauer-Wu

SUSAN BAUER-WU, PhD, RN integrates the different strands of her four-decades of professional experience in clinical care, teaching mindfulness, and research in contemplative science. With a foundation as a registered nurse working in oncology and palliative care, PhD and post-doctoral training in psychoneuroimmunology, psycho-oncology and behavioral medicine, and long-time teaching of mindfulness-based stress reduction, Susan has held teaching and leadership positions in health care, higher education, and non-profits. Through her current work with Coming to Life (coming-to-life.com), Susan works with individuals and groups to guide them in purpose-full living while facing illness and aging and preparing for dying. She is also the author of A Future We Can Love (Shambhala, 2023).