Title: The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 1.

Date: 9/15/24

Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab

Episode title and number: Episode 2. The science and practice of mindfulness, Part 1.

Brief summary of episode: What is mindfulness meditation? How do you practice it? What does the science say about its effectiveness? Mindfulness meditation has exploded in popularity in recent years. While the term is now ubiquitous, misconceptions about what it is, why you would do it, and how you would do it are common. In this episode we define mindfulness meditation, dispel common misperceptions, and briefly review some of the literature supporting it as a clinically effective treatment for depression and anxiety.

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 [0:00] Welcome: our journey with mindfulness

Topic #2 [7:18] Common misperceptions about mindfulness

Topic #3 [12:03] Defining mindfulness and discussing different types of mindfulness

Topic #4 [17:30] Decentering and shifting perspective

Topic #5 [24:48] A randomized control study on mindfulness

Topic #6 [27:31] Overview of research findings on mindfulness

Topic #7 [29:31] Decreased activation of the Default Mode Network

Topic #8 [34:55] Can mindfulness be harmful to some people?

References & Resources:

- https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation

- https://jonkabat-zinn.com/

- https://amishi.com/books/peak-mind

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8314302/

- https://journals.lww.com/hrpjournal/fulltext/2020/11000/Mindfulness_and_Behavior_Change.3.aspx?context=LatestArticles

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24499130/

- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-17325-6

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