About this episode

Dr. Richard Davidson discusses how just 5 minutes of meditation can significantly impact the brain and promote human flourishing.

Want more peace, presence + intuition in your life? Click here to download 6 Free Guided Meditations from The Miracle of You: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/miracleofyou-richard ==== What if just 5 minutes a day could change your brain, body + life? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Richard Davidson, a Harvard-trained psychologist + meditation researcher, to explore the science of meditation, neuroplasticity + what it really means to flourish. Richard shares why meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts, how even small daily practices can create measurable change + why flourishing is a skill we can cultivate through awareness, connection, insight + purpose. We also explore what long-term meditators reveal about the brain, how emotions can move through us without becoming who we are + the fascinating research around Tibetan monks, death + consciousness. If you've ever felt like your mind is too busy to meditate, or wondered whether meditation is actually working, this episode offers a grounded, science-backed path back to presence. ==== Guest Bio: Davidson received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University in 1976. His research…

Topics covered

• meditation
• neuroplasticity
• human flourishing
• emotions
• science of meditation

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