Meditation
Meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices
Studies
Increased dopamine tone during meditation-induced change of consciousness
Yoga Nidra meditation increased endogenous dopamine release by 65% in the ventral striatum, providing a neurobiological basis for its mood-enhancing effects.
Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non-experienced meditators
Just 13 minutes of daily guided meditation for 8 weeks improved attention, working memory, and mood in meditation novices.
Podcast Episodes
Gary Brecka, Dr. Will Cole & Dr. Tara Swart Bieber Live at the Wellness Oasis Event
with Dr. Will Cole, Dr. Tara Swart Bieber
Roland Griffiths, PhD — Facing Death, How Meditation and Psychedelics Can Help, and The Art of Living with Gratitude
with Dr. Roland Griffiths
Dr. Joe Dispenza – How To Rewire Your Brain, Personality & Emotions To Heal
with Dr. Joe Dispenza
Ben's #1 "Sleep Simulation" Tactic: The Art & Technology of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Life Network: RAW Podcast #12
with Ben Greenfield
How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life | Dr. James Hollis
with Dr. James Hollis
Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz
with Coleman Ruiz
Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain | Dr. Sean Mackey
with Dr. Sean Mackey
How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz
with Dr. Richard Schwartz
Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer
with Dr. Ellen Langer
The Art of Learning & Living Life | Josh Waitzkin
with Josh Waitzkin
How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman
with Dr. Bernardo Huberman
How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross
with Dr. Ethan Kross
How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión
with Dr. Victor Carrion
Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination | Dr. Martha Beck
with Dr. Martha Beck
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 42: Easy Breathing for Chillaxing and Relaxing
with Perry Nickelston
#731: Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford U. — Practical Hypnosis, Meditation vs. Hypnosis, Pain Management Without Drugs, The Neurobiology of Trance, and More
with Dr. David Spiegel
Dr K HealthyGamer - The Toxic Fuel That’s Destroying Your Motivation
with Dr K
SCP Mini Podcast: The Ear-A Whole Body Nervous System Reset
with Dr. Perry Nickelston