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Beyond Consciousness: Unlocking Flow Through Meditation with Dr. Richard Davidson

Beyond Consciousness: Unlocking Flow Through Meditation with Dr. Richard Davidson

Update: 2024-05-07
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Dr. Richard “Richie” Davidson is a pioneer in the study of the neuroscience of emotional wellbeing, exploring how meditation and different states of consciousness affect physical and mental health. He has contributed to more than 300 published articles, was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006, and has collaborated with the Dalai Lama. Dr. Davidson joins Flow Research Collective’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Michael Mannino, Executive Director Steven Kotler, and former Flow Research Collective coach Dr. Sarah Sarkis in a conversation about the art and science of meditation as a lever for health and peak performance.

In This Episode:


0:00 Introduction


03:22 The Interplay Between Mediation, Mental Health, and Flow States


14:44 The Phenomenon of Tukdam and its Implications for Consciousness


31:58 The Malleability of the Brain and Challenging Popular Beliefs


34:33 Exploring the Complexity of Brain Changes and Expertise


37:01 The Impact of Meditation on Inflammation and Longevity


44:16 The Importance of Regular Meditation Practice


48:45 Personalized Meditation Recommendations Based on Individual Metrics


52:26 Understanding the Different Types of Empathy in Meditation


56:50 The Role of Compassion in Meditation




About The Guest:


Dr. Richard “Richie” Davidson is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is the founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research explores the neural bases of emotion and emotional style, as well as methods to promote human flourishing including through meditation and related contemplative practices.




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Beyond Consciousness: Unlocking Flow Through Meditation with Dr. Richard Davidson

Beyond Consciousness: Unlocking Flow Through Meditation with Dr. Richard Davidson

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