Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDave Vago – Meditation, Neuroscience, and Self
In this episode, Wendy speaks with contemplative neuroscientist Dave Vago. Dave has been studying the brain, meditation, and the self for over two d…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tawni Tidwell – Between Life and Death
In this episode, Wendy speaks with biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medical doctor Tawni Tidwell. Tawni's research focuses on living—and dying…
2 years ago
Brian Dias – Epigenetics and Intergenerational Trauma
In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist and trauma researcher Brian Dias. Brian is one of the pioneers in understanding how trauma can be …
2 years ago
Jyoti Mishra – Mindfulness and Climate Trauma
In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist and mental health researcher Jyoti Mishra. Jyoti has been investigating how mindfulness and attent…
2 years, 1 month ago
Simon Goldberg – The Shape of Healing
In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychologist and contemplative researcher Simon Goldberg. Simon uses tools drawn from psychotherapy research to b…
2 years, 1 month ago
Diana Chapman Walsh – Contemplative Leadership
In this episode, Wendy speaks with educational leader, writer, and climate activist Diana Chapman Walsh. Diana had a long and successful career in p…
2 years, 1 month ago
Daniel Goleman – Beyond Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychologist and author Daniel Goleman. Dan has been fostering and contributing to contemplative science since th…
2 years, 2 months ago
Robin Nusslock – How Stress Gets Under Our Skin
In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist Robin Nusslock. Robin has long been interested in the mind through both scientific and Buddhist le…
2 years, 5 months ago
Hanne De Jaegher – Making Sense Together
In this episode, Wendy speaks with philosopher and cognitive scientist Hanne De Jaegher. Hanne was influenced by Francisco Varela's ideas from an ea…
2 years, 5 months ago
Grant Jones – Music, Meditation, and Healing
In this episode, Wendy speaks with musician, contemplative, researcher, and activist Grant Jones. Grant is working to develop and implement contempl…
2 years, 6 months ago