Andy Puddicombe Bio | Wiki
Andy Puddicombe is a renowned British author, public speaker, and meditation and mindfulness teacher. He is the co-founder of Headspace, a digital health company that provides guided meditation training and mindfulness for its users along with Richard Pierson. Before, he was a Buddhist monk with a degree in Circus Arts. In addition, as an author, he has published three books.
Andy Puddicombe Age
He was born on September 23, 1972, in London, United Kingdom. Puddicombe is 50 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on September 23.
Andy Puddicombe Height
He is a man of average stature. Puddicombe stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Andy Puddicombe Family
He was born to his supportive parents in London, United Kingdom. Puddicombe holds British nationality and grew up in Bristol in the United Kingdom. Further information regarding his parents and whether he has any siblings remain unknown to the public.
Andy Puddicombe Wife
He is happily hitched to his lovely wife Lucinda Puddicombe. Lucinda works as a sports scientist, personal trainer, and nutritional consultant. Before, she was an athlete with a Master’s Degree in Sports Science from London’s Metropolitan University. The duo relocated to Los Angeles, in the United States and she became a fitness model, and author as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
The duo is the parents of two sons. Currently, the family resides in Lisbon, Portugal. Puddicombe announced that he was receiving treatment for testicular cancer in 2013.
Andy Puddicombe Education
He studied at Wellsway Comprehensive School in Keynsham. Puddicombe later joined De Montfort University and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science. Also, he achieved a Foundation Degree in Circus Arts.
Andy Puddicombe Buddhism
He traveled to Asia to train as a Buddhist monk giving up his studies in sports science in 1994. This was attributed to an effort to cope with the trauma of bereavement. His meditation training took him across India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Australia, and Russia. Puddicombe spent years teaching meditation in Moscow. Later, he returned to the UK where he studied Circus Arts in London while simultaneously building his own private meditation practice in 2004.
Andy Puddicombe Books
Apart from being a meditation teacher, Puddicombe has written three books that are published by Hodder & Stoughton. His books include:
- Get Some Headspace in 2011
- The Headspace Guide to…a Mindful Pregnancy in 2015
- The Headspace Diet in 2013
Andy Puddicombe Ted Talk
He had a Ted Talk, entitled ‘All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes’ in November 2012. In the talk, he outlined the benefits of taking time out each day to practice mindfulness. The talk had accrued 12 million views and was among the first TED Talks to be featured on Netflix.
Andy Puddicombe Podcast
Puddicombe does not have a podcast. However, he has appeared on several podcasts as a guest including Trained, Frank Buckley Interviews, TED Radio Hour, and How I Built This with Guy Raz among others.
Andy Puddicombe Author
He is the co-founder of Headspace which first launched in 2010. His first online meditations were uploaded to its website before January 2012 as the Headspace app was launched. He is also a Meditation consultant with a private meditation practice since 2006. Puddicombe was featured on the BBC science documentary, Horizon ‘The Truth About Personality’ in 2013. Moreover, he also contributes to BBC News, and BBC Radio on matters of meditation, mindfulness, mental health, and lifestyle.
In 2013, he appeared on a US Tv station in the Dr Oz show, as he discussed the rise of meditation, its scientific benefits, as well as his personal journey as a Buddhist monk. Further, he discussed the benefits of meditation on network shows, like ABC and KTLA News. In addition, he was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in August 2017.
Andy Puddicombe Net Worth
His successful career working as an author, public speaker, and meditation and mindfulness teacher has been his main source of attaining his fortune. Puddicombe’s net worth is $100 Million.
How Old Is Andy Puddicombe
Puddicombe is 50 years old born on September 23, 1972, in London, United Kingdom.
Who Is Andy Puddicombe
Puddicombe is a renowned British author, public speaker, and meditation and mindfulness teacher. He is the co-founder of Headspace, a digital health company that provides guided meditation training and mindfulness for its users along with Richard Pierson. Before, he was a Buddhist monk with a degree in Circus Arts.
Is Andy Puddicombe Married
He is happily hitched to his lovely wife Lucinda Puddicombe. Lucinda works as a sports scientist, personal trainer, and nutritional consultant. Before, she was an athlete with a Master’s Degree in Sports Science from London’s Metropolitan University. The duo relocated to Los Angeles.