Nik Rama is Principal Analytical Lead at Google, where he also leads mindfulness sessions as part of the gPause program. He is interested in the intersection of neuroscience and meditation, particularly how to use these practices to help reshape the mind, improve wellbeing, and accomplish goals.

In this episode, Nik shares the science behind how meditation can change your brain’s structure. He also outlines the research that convinced Google to incorporate meditation into their company because of its powerful effects on health and productivity. If you’re looking to re-center and relax, Nik leads a 10-minute mindfulness practice in the episode!