​Dr Joey developed and validated one of world’s first psychometric scales that solely focuses on the construct of equanimity – The Equanimity Barriers Scale [EBS] in 2018. His research (spanning 6 years) includes operational definitions of inner and outer equanimity relevant for clinical psychology, theoretical models of judgement and the validation of the EBS. He has recently published a book entitled ‘Why Mindfulness is not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity’, which is an overview of his research and includes case studies and guided meditations in order to bring equanimity down from the mystical and into the lap of the practical.

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Dr. Joey Weber’s lifelong exploration of equanimity began in a Tibetan monastic community where, as a child, he was introduced to the concepts of mindfulness and equanimity. His fascination with these teachings inspired his academic journey, culminating in a PhD on barriers to equanimity. This means he is one of the world’s first scientists to examine equanimity through a Western scientific lens, establishing new pathways to understanding this essential quality. These early experiences deeply shaped his worldview and professional pursuits, driving him to bridge Eastern philosophical traditions with Western science.

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Currently, Dr. Weber is the programme lead on the Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care at the University of Greater Manchester. He also works as a mindfulness consultant, trainer and speaks about equanimity across the globe. His acclaimed book, Why Mindfulness Is Not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity, has been translated into Dutch and Italian. This book offers a rich blend of case studies, guided meditations, and practical techniques to enhance mental health and foster equanimity.

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Academic Qualifications

• PhD The Role of Equanimity in facilitating of positive mental states and wellbeing, University of Greater Manchester

• Masters International Development Management, University of Manchester

• Postgraduate diploma Youth and Community development, University of Cumbria

• Ba(Hons) Applied Social Sciences, University of Cumbria

• Fda Education and Lifelong Learning, Newcastle College Group

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Professional Memberships

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy – FHEA

 

Publications

• Weber, J and Taylor, R (2016) Can a Leopard change its spots: An investigation of mindfulness in relation to brain plasticity, Person-centered and experiential psychotherapies, vol. 15, 3, 221-234.

• Weber, J. (2017). Mindfulness is not enough: Why equanimity holds the key to compassion. Mindfulness & Compassion, 2(2), 149-158.

• Weber, J and Lowe, M (2018) Development and Validation of the Equanimity Barriers Scale [EBS], Current Psychology, 1-15.

• Weber, J (2019) Mindful of Equanimity, The Psychologist, Vol 32, p3

• Weber, J (2019) Operationalising Equanimity in Clinical Practice: A mindful approach, Clinical Psychology Forum, October , 1 - 12

• Weber, J (2019) [online] Mindfulness and Equanimity in the NHS and voluntary sector, Healthcare, Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, 19, 3

• Macfarlane, J and Weber J (2019) Mindfulness for Mental Health Nursing, British Journal for Mental Health Nursing, pp 123 – 130

• Weber, J (2021) A Systematic Literature Review of Equanimity in Mindfulness Based Interventions, Pastoral Psychology, pp234 – 245

• Weber, J (2021) Why Mindfulness is not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity, Equanamee, Milton Keynes [This has since been translated into Dutch and Italian]

• Weber, Joey, Lord, Helen, Smith, Joanne, Bannister, Katie, Downing, Phil & Carr, Hayley. (2024). Unveiling the Integrated Community Care Network.

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