The Contemplative Science Podcast

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  1. Flow States and Meta-Awareness: w/ Dr Dave Vago

    5 oktober 2022 · 34 min

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    How can we define meta-awareness? Lees meer

    Today’s episode is a deep dive into all things connected to non-dual awareness, led by cognitive expert Dr David Vago.

    We explore flow states, brain-body environment dynamics, concentration practice, meditation, depression, compassion…

    Packed with cognitive research, varying perspectives of ‘self’ and references to the work of Benjamin Libet and previous guest Evan Thompson, David presents a fascinating insight into how to define the secondary interpretation of our experience.
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  2. You are Not Your Brain

    27 september 2022 · 31 min

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    You are not your brain. Lees meer

    Today we are joined by Dr Jeffrey Schwartz - one of the world’s leading experts in neuroplasticity and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

    Jeffrey’s publications include You Are Not Your Brain and Brain Lock.

    Referencing Socrates, George Gurdjieff and Søren Kierkegaard, Jeffery here walks us through the state of play of modern neuroscience and the inner workings of OCD.

    Listen in for a unique perspective into the nature of the human mind.
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  3. The Mindful College Student

    20 september 2022 · 33 min

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    Suffering isn’t new - but mindfulness can help. Lees meer

    Joining to uncover the reasons and remedies for rising stress levels in young people, is Dr Eric Loucks.

    Professor, researcher and pioneer in the study of mindfulness and health, Eric recently authored The Mindful College Student - based on work that sees him teach and study the impact of introducing mindfulness to year groups who are still in cognitive development!

    Our discussion today picks apart the challenges of his research, the importance of the prefrontal cortex and why ‘meditation isn’t always for everyone’.
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  4. Understanding Anxiety

    30 augustus 2022 · 31 min

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    What are the mechanics of anxiety? How can we understand and alleviate it? Lees meer

    Here to share her insights on this enduring issue is Lynn Koerbel.

    Author, bodywork therapist and Assistant Professor at Brown University, Lynn has dedicated herself to combating mental health issues through movement and mindfulness.

    Join us as we uncover the methods of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Kashmir Shavaism and a myriad of anecdotes, research findings and practical takeaways.
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  5. Compassion, Wisdom and Training

    23 augustus 2022 · 32 min

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    Is compassion something you can train? Lees meer

    Absolutely, according to today’s guest Dr Paul Condon.

    Co-writer of the Sustainable Compassion Training (SCT) model along with John Makransky, it provides a system of compassion and wisdom practices to enrich compassion in our daily lives.

    In our discussion, Paul outlines a definition for compassion and the concept of field of care practice - emphasising that this is about community, not just the individual!
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  6. The Self Made Simple with Dr Monima Chadha

    10 augustus 2022 · 31 min

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    The ‘self’ in the Buddhist tradition is a complex and rich topic. Lees meer

    Walking us smoothly through potentially choppy water is Monash University's Dr Monima Chadha, an Associate Professor in Philosophy.

    Monima’s research focuses on the cross-cultural philosophy of mind - and she's particularly interested in how the self overlaps with how we typically think of of self control and perception.

    Discussing human feelings of desire, freedom and the Buddhist model of sharing our knowledge and gifts with the world - our conversation today mines deep into our understanding of ‘self’ in daily life.
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  7. The Equanimity Factor

    2 augustus 2022 · 30 min

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    How can equanimity improve the human experience? Lees meer

    Joining today is author, lecturer and equanimity enthusiast Dr Joey Weber.

    Joey’s book Why Mindfulness Is Not Enough… paints a fascinating picture in which equanimity is a bridge that moves mindfulness to compassion.

    A deeply engaging expert in his field, we discuss why mindfulness needs purpose and how you can become more equanimous - for the good of our interconnected human experience.

    Dr Joey Weber:

    Website - www.equanamee.com

    EBCA course tickets - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equanimity-based-compassionate-action-ebca-tickets-355406639827

    Socials - Instagram and twitter @drjoeyweber

    Insight timer guided meditations - https://insighttimer.com/joeyweber

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  8. Mindfulness and Education: Professor Craig Hassed

    26 juli 2022 · 32 min

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    How can we effectively integrate mindfulness into education? Lees meer

    Monash University's very own Professor Craig Hassed is an author and internationally renowned mindfulness expert.

    In part responsible for launching a pioneering programme that sees five thousand medical students a year enrolled in mindfulness classes, we talk through the effects this has on their personal and professional lives - reducing stress, clarifying decision making and lifting unconscious biases.

    This episode is packed full of value for educators, students and those interested in mindfulness.
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  9. The Podcast So Far: a fireside conversation

    19 juli 2022 · 26 min

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    Hosts Jamie Slevin and Dr Mark Miller reflect on the lessons of the podcast so far. Mixing in their own experiences with the key themes of the Contemplative Science Podcast, Mark and Jamie share their thoughts on what we've covered so far. Lees meer

    One message is particularly resonant. Practice gently. After all, we are “complex ecosystems of mental, emotional, perceptual and behavioural dynamics!”

    Sharing anecdotes, analogies and reflections on different teaching styles, our dive into the personal experience sheds light on the meditation ecosystem as a whole.
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  10. Dr Ines Hipolito: 'The 'Complexity Wanderer'

    5 juli 2022 · 32 min

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    Did you know that living beings defy the 2nd law of thermodynamics? Lees meer

    Joining us for a fascinating discussion is Dr Ines Hipolito, a self-described ‘complexity wanderer’.

    Recently co-founding the European Institute for Global Well-being, her research develops and applies frameworks on the nature of cognition.

    We dive into the free energy principle, the relationship of digitisation and wellbeing, and why ‘cognition is everything that we do’!
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  11. How to Deal with Change: lessons from a Buddhist nun

    29 juni 2022 · 33 min

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    Change is a hugely challenging part of the human experience. Today, we're joined by author, Buddhist teacher and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo. Lees meer

    Sharing philosophies and learnings to help us deal with change, Kaira walks us through the role equanimity and impermanence in dealing with change.

    Here, Kaira lifts the lid on her experience of community: bridging memories of monastic life to the deeper sense of global community.

    With so much of the world facing uncertainty, we break down how to reconcile with change and implement Buddhist values to foster respect, generosity and fulfilment.
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  12. Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfullness?

    22 juni 2022 · 34 min

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    What is the ideal dose of mindfulness? Like with any medicine, dose is a complex topic. Lees meer

    Sharing her research is Dr Sarah Strohmaier, psychology lecturer and mindfulness researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University.

    Does bigger dose equal bigger benefit? How do we measure such subjective outcomes?

    Sarah has led a number of experiments tracking the effects of practicing mindfulness for different ‘dosages’ of time. Together, we pick apart the research, uncovering practical tips for how to integrate mindfulness sustainably.
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  13. Guidance, hypnosis and Tibetan practice: Dr Michael Lifshitz on well-being

    15 juni 2022 · 34 min

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    What do we mean when we talk about guidance? Lees meer

    We welcome scholar and researcher Dr Michael Lifshitz to break down his work in the field.

    Michael is interested in practices that aim to transform our subjective experience, whether meditation, hypnosis, placebo, prayer, psychedelics… the list goes on.

    Integrating personal anecdotes and reflections, we cover hypnosis, the ancient Tibetan practice of tulpamancy and, ultimately, what it means to be well.
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  14. Well Being and Psychedelics: caution, potential and meditation

    7 juni 2022 · 30 min

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    Can we use psychedelics to help wellbeing? Lees meer

    Taking us through this hotly contested topic, subject of both ‘warranted enthusiasm and caution’, is Adam Safron.

    Currently at The Centre for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Adam is also a dedicated meditation practitioner.

    In today’s discussion, we explore the roles of psychedelics in medical treatment, meditation, creativity and freewill.
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  15. Self Love and Enlightenment

    1 juni 2022 · 32 min

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    We need to fall in love with every part of ourselves. Lees meer

    This is a key takeaway from today’s enlightening discussion with Janusz Welin, founder of the Deep Mindfulness Collective.

    Master meditator and leader of residential retreats all over the world, Janusz brings a wealth of knowledge and musings on meditative practice.

    From classical awakening to Internal Family Systems, we explore how to use mindfulness to discover, train and love yourself.
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  16. Windows of Tolerance: the science of how to practice gently

    24 mei 2022 · 38 min

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    More meditation does not always equal more progress! Lees meer

    We are delighted today to have the opportunity to share research from our very own Dr Mark Miller.

    Mark is a veteran meditator who supports anecdotes from his personal practice with scientific evidence and phenomenological discussion.

    Sharing insights from a recent paper, we break down the ‘self’, dissociative disorders and windows of tolerance to encourage a gentle and committed meditation practice.
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  17. The 5 Contemplative Landmarks

    17 mei 2022 · 34 min

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    What are the five contemplative landmarks? And what do they say about our meditation practice? Lees meer

    Today we probe into the research of philosopher and meditation researcher Terje Sparby.

    Terje is a master meditator, whose work brings together the worlds of neuroscience, spirituality and community.

    Join us to explore consciousness, Dhyāna, introspective methods and religion.
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  18. Meditation, the brain and meta-cognitive awareness

    11 mei 2022 · 33 min

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    How can you fundamentally change your relationship with the external world? Lees meer

    Joining today to share the messages of the very latest cognitive research on yoga and meditation is Harvard Medical School's Sara Lazar.

    Sara’s research explores the brain at varying stages of life: tracking the effects of mindfulness on its composition and capability, and the applications this can have in patient care.

    Meditation is all about raising meta-cognitive awareness. Join us to find out how to start!

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  19. Collective Trauma and Recovery

    3 mei 2022 · 32 min

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    What do you know about trauma? Lees meer

    Joining today to lift the lid on the weight of individual and collective trauma, is Michelle Cassandra Johnson.

    Activist, author, anti-racism consultant and yoga teacher - Michelle talks candidly on personal experiences, generational trauma and the whitewashing of yoga.

    Humans are all interconnected, not separate!

    Michelle shares practical tips for integrating mindfulness into your life, for the good of all society.
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  20. The Black History of Yoga

    26 april 2022 · 32 min

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    How much do you know about Kemetic Yoga? If you're like most people, not much! Lees meer

    Enter Kemetic Yoga legend Yirser Ra Hotep, master instructor of Yoga and the creator of the YogaSkills Method.

    Yirser joins to lift the lid on the origins and principles of yoga-like practices in Africa, and how he translates this research into real life applications.

    Recounting pioneering mindfulness training with inmates at Cook County Jail in Chicago, Yirser underlines the importance of connectedness with our ancestors, traditions and community.
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  21. The Science of Romantic Love

    19 april 2022 · 34 min

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    References to romantic love is everywhere - in music, in films and in our lives. But what is actually happening when we fall in love? Lees meer

    Diving into the heart of the matter is leading expert Dr Lucy Brown. Lucy's research is at the crossroads of love, neuroscience and meditation.

    Chatting to Mark and Jamie, Lucy reveals what happens in the brain during early love, committed relationships and heartbreak - and why knowing oneself is fundamental for fulfilment.

    Listen in to understand the science of love and love's relationship with meditation.
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  22. Pain, Brains and Reality

    12 april 2022 · 31 min

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    Can mindfulness aid addiction, depression and pain? Lees meer

    We welcome Antoine Lutz, a pioneering researcher of contemplative practices.

    Antoine is fascinated by the ways in which we perceive negative thoughts as tangible and real - but more importantly, what we can do to change them.

    Introducing the surprising and crucial concept of de-reification, and by sharing experiments with mindfulness amateurs and experts, he seeks to uncover how we can better deal with trauma.
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  23. The Authentic Happiness Episode

    5 april 2022 · 30 min

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    What is authentic happiness? And how can you find it? Lees meer

    Enter Doug Veenhof. Doug describes happiness as a 'process of subtraction'.

    Sharing his experiences as meditator and teacher at the Center for Contemplative Research, Doug talks religion, neuroscience and the fundamental difference between Eudaimonia and hedonic pleasure.

    Join us for a disarming and radical approach to achieving happiness.
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  24. The Well-Being Curriculum

    29 maart 2022 · 31 min

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    Why isn’t wellbeing part of the school curriculum? Lees meer

    Asking the question and doing the research is Dr Dusana Dorjee, a cognitive neuroscientist whose research uncovers how mindfulness impacts wellbeing.

    Dissatisfaction and anxiety levels are rising - and young people are effected worse than any other demographic.

    Supported by cutting-edge research, Dusana advocates here for practical steps you can take to address rising levels of dissatisfaction.
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  25. Mysticism and Modern Healthcare: how Psychiatry and spirituality interact

    22 maart 2022 · 28 min

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    How does modern psychiatry interact with the mystical, psychedelic or magical? Lees meer

    With difficulty!

    Dr Daniel Ingram is attempting to change that. As a key member of the The Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (The EPRC), Daniel is on a mission to ‘tool up’ modern medicine to deal with the results of the spiritual path.

    We dive into the nature of spiritual development, emergent phenomena and the challenges of helping healthcare deal with the weird and wonderful of the spiritual path.
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  26. Why I'm Not a Buddhist

    15 maart 2022 · 31 min

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    In 2022, Buddhism is perceived as 'spirituality for the rational', fully compatible with cutting‑edge science. Lees meer

    But this view is actually a mistake that does both Buddhism and science a disservice, says Dr Evan Thompson.

    Exploring what he calls 'Buddhist exceptionalism', Evan breaks down why Buddhism is treated differently to other spiritual practices, and dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different.

    Covering enlightenment, the ethics of knowledge and non-conceptual experiences, Dr Thompson reframes Buddhism and its role in our spiritual and scientific lives.
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  27. An introduction to Indigenous Contemplative Science

    8 maart 2022 · 29 min

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    What are the main differences between western and indigenous contemplative science? Lees meer

    Enter Dr Yuria Celidwen, a Native of Indigenous Nahua and Maya descent.

    As Yuria explains, indigenous contemplative practices focus on the community, rather than just the self. If I flourish, the planet flourishes.

    We explore cognitive imperialism, individualist attitudes and the fundamental importance of intention.
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  28. The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it

    1 maart 2022 · 44 min

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    We’re living in the midst of a meaning crisis. Lees meer

    Enter Dr John Vervaeke. The world’s leading expert in diagnosing the spiritual, practical and cognitive causes of increasing isolation and disillusionment.

    In this episode, John deep-dives into the ‘why’, and outlines what we can do to fix it.

    We cover the scope of spirituality, the cognitive science of desperation and the significance of psychedelic experiences.
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  29. What is the bottleneck to well-being?

    1 maart 2022 · 45 min

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    Your life is as good as the lens you see it through. Lees meer

    Disillusioned with her ‘dream’ job, Julianna Raye took a punt on meditation.

    2 decades later, she credits it with changing her life and perceptions beyond recognition.

    In this episode, Dr Mark Miller and Jamie Slevin talk to Julianna Raye - CEO of Unified Mindfulness - to understand the mechanics of meditation, the complexity of mental health and what steps you can take today to practically change how you perceive your world.
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  30. Welcome to the Contemplative Science Podcast

    23 februari 2022 · 1 min

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    Welcome to The Contemplative Science Podcast. Brought to you by Monash University, this is the podcast for anybody interested in the overlap of cutting edge-science and ancient spiritual practices. Lees meer

    Co-hosts Dr. Mark Miller and Jamie Slevin ask the experts - from Monks to Neuroscientists - how contemplative practices work, and crucially, how they can help us improve our lives.

    Join us each week for ancient wisdom made practical.
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