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The author of the “Stop Using Your Mind: Get Healthier and Happier in Seven Days Using Meditation and Diet,” Celia Ko, was interviewed by Benji Cole of CBS Radio. They talked about the in-depth nature of the book’s theme and inspiration during the interview. What makes Ko’s approach unique is her grounded, human-centered perspective shaped by her own life experiences and those of the people she has worked with. She does not position herself as a distant guru but as someone who has navigated physical discipline, emotional challenges, and cultural transitions.
Celia Ko was born in China, raised in Hong Kong, and attended college both in Taiwan and in Hawaii. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Master’s degree in Religion from the University of Hawaii. She is a watercolor and oil painter as well as a published author in Chinese.
She has been the Treasurer of the Hawaii Chinese Writers’ Association since 1997, and also currently serves as Vice President of the association, as well as Vice President of a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization named Hawaii Xing Yuan Tang (Realizing Your Will). This organization offers meditation and yoga classes to members twice a week.
Visit her website at https://stopusingyourmind.com/
Imagine waking up each day feeling lighter, more energized, and truly at peace—free from the mental clutter that weighs you down.


“Stop Using Your Mind: Get Healthier and Happier in Seven Days Using Meditation and Diet” presents a straightforward and practical approach to healing emotional and physical distress rooted in overthinking and disconnection from the body. Rather than chasing spiritual perfection or abstract ideals, Ko focuses on accessible daily practices such as meditation, mindful breathing, balanced diet, and quality sleep. Drawing on traditional Chinese principles of balance, she teaches how tuning into the breath and calming the nervous system can reset internal rhythms and restore peace and health.
Her goal is to help readers remove the noise and excess that hinder wellbeing, enabling them to feel better quickly through mindful self-regulation and energy flow, rather than shortcuts or quick fixes.
More than a typical self-help book, Celia Ko’s “Stop Using Your Mind” is a wellness journey that intertwines ancient wisdom with modern reality. Ko emphasizes that joy, calm, and strength are always accessible once we quiet the mind’s constant chatter. Her practical methodology empowers readers to reconnect with their bodies and align with the natural world, revealing that true health and happiness come from remembering and turning into what has always been within us.
Watch the full interview below: