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Dharma Lab

Dharma Lab
Mental Health
Meditation
Mindfulness
Neuroscience
Healthy Minds Program
Burnout
Kindness
Healthcare Providers
Stress Management
Anxiety
Uncertainty
Rumination
Physical Health
Dharma Lab
Psychological Distress
Tibetan Tradition
Emotional Regulation
Overthinking
Loneliness
Compassion

Modern neuroscience meets ancient contemplative wisdom, with Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl dharmalabco.substack.com

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In this episode of Dharma Lab, we explore the neuroscience and contemplative practice of what it means to truly give.

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We spend so much of life chasing the next moment… and missing the one we’re in.

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Recent Guests

Mingyur Rinpoche
Renowned meditation master with extensive experience in meditation practice and teaching.
Episode: DL Ep. 16: Mingyur Rinpoche - Meditation is Easier Than You Think
Simon Goldberg
Leading scientist studying meditation apps
Various academic and research institutions
Episode: DL Ep.11: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health

Hosts

Dr. Richard Davidson
Co-host, an expert in neuroscience, psychology, and meditation practices, he brings a profound understanding of how contemplative practices affect mental health and well-being.
Dr. Cortland Dahl
Co-host and expert in contemplative science, focusing on the neuroscience of mindfulness and its practical applications in daily life.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Excellent way to tie science into why meditation can be so transformative!

    Meditation has truly changed my life. I have read books, articles, youtube videos, etc. as to why meditation works. Wish someone had taught me this stuff 40 years ago. This show really ties it all together as to why it is really can change your life by getting a handle on afflictive emotions and ultimately become a kinder and more beneficial person. It does so a in a clear easy to comprehend manner. I certainly intend to share this with others. Keep up the great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMWESQ.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ummm

    I want to love this podcast but the umming and ah ahhing makes that quite difficult

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    p.tmn
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Wonderful, Informative, Inspirational

    I have had the pleasure of listening to

    Cort and Richie on their free app Healthy Minds—a program to develop insight and grow one’s innate wisdom. It has been invaluable to me and I’m thrilled they have begun this new podcast to continue their work of helping to make a kinder and wiser world. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue 828
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    So grateful for this very informative conversation. I am so excited and grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeartlandStarflake
    United States4 months ago
  • Feeling Grateful

    Great first episode. The topic of Kindness and Compassion has been my guiding practice since I read it as a teaching from HHDL. Diving into it deeply is a great starting point. I’m looking forward to this podcast to help me in my practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Cangany
    United States5 months ago

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Recording of AMA#3 with Dr. Richie Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl
Q: Does meditation slow or mitigate brain aging?
Research indicates meditation may decrease the rate of brain aging, with some individuals aging more slowly compared to their chronological age.
DL Ep.11: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health
Q: What is the potential of meditation apps compared to traditional meditation training?
While meditation apps may offer some benefits, they tend to show smaller effect sizes than traditional in-person interventions, largely due to the difference in engagement and duration of practice.
DL Ep.11: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health
Q: What do we know about how effective meditation apps are?
Meditation apps have shown to be beneficial for common mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety, with effect sizes typically in the small to moderate range compared to in-person training.
AMA Recording #1: Guided Practices & Q&A
Q: Where do you draw the line between mental health and social health?
Elizabeth asks if social health is determined by social relationships or modified by perceptions of those interactions, highlighting the role of the epigenome.
DL Ep.3: Beyond Burnout - Research Discussion
Q: Why is burnout specifically a challenge for healthcare providers?
Healthcare providers face immense stress and a high number of suicides, indicating a significant problem in managing their own mental health.

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