Episode 96 - Conversations With David Vago
From Touching Into Presence by Global Community of Bodyworkers
November 21, 2025 · 1h 33m
About this episode
Dr. David Vago discusses his research in neuroscience and mindfulness, exploring the connections between mind, brain, and body.
Today's conversation is with Dr. David Vago. David is a leading neuroscientist and advisor within the mindfulness, digital health, and psychedelic research communities. He currently serves as President of the International Society for Contemplative Research and holds academic affiliations with Harvard Medical School and the University of Virginia. With training from Vanderbilt, Harvard, Weill Cornell, and the University of Utah, Dr. Vago has held key research and faculty positions, including Associate Professor at Vanderbilt and Research Director at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. His background spans cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, and contemplative science, with postdoctoral fellowships in biological and social psychiatry, neuroimaging, and mind-body medicine. Dr. Vago’s research explores the neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms linking mind, brain, and body in mental health, chronic pain, and wellbeing. Through a combination of neuroimaging, cognitive-behavioral, and phenomenological methods, his work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical application. As a scientific advisor and Research Lead for RoundGlass, he advances evidence-based innovation…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. David Vago
Topics covered
- mindfulness
- neuroscience
- digital health
- psychedelic research
- mental health
- chronic pain
- wellbeing
Keywords
- neuroscience
- mindfulness
- digital health
- chronic pain
- wellbeing
- contemplative science
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Society for Contemplative Research, Harvard Medical School, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, Weill Cornell, University of Utah, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, RoundGlass
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