Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar was among the first to prove that mindfulness changes the brain. Her research shows meditation can increase grey matter, strengthen memory & attention, and even shrink the amygdala, the stress center.

In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna explores how mindfulness boosts emotional regulation, resilience, and cognitive health—with real insights on what works, what’s hype, and how to start.

Takeaways:

• 8 weeks of practice can create measurable brain changes

• Mindfulness helps you react less, recover faster, and think more clearly

• Meditation may slow age-related brain decline

Guest: Dr. Sara Lazar (Harvard Medical School, MGH)

Host: Mantazh Khanna — Brain & Wellness Coach, Neuroscience Researcher, Cancer Survivor, PhD cand., MBA, MS

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