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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Altered Traits
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Book • 2021
In 'Altered Traits,' Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson delve into the scientific research behind meditation, highlighting its ability to alter personality traits and benefit both mind and body.
The book distinguishes between 'altered states' of consciousness during meditation and 'altered traits,' which are lasting psychological changes.
It discusses various levels of meditation practice, from beginner to 'Olympic-level' meditators, and presents findings from over 6,000 scientific studies, focusing on those that meet high methodological standards.
The authors explain how meditation can reduce stress, improve emotional health, enhance focus, and even change brain pathways, leading to more equanimity and compassion.
The book distinguishes between 'altered states' of consciousness during meditation and 'altered traits,' which are lasting psychological changes.
It discusses various levels of meditation practice, from beginner to 'Olympic-level' meditators, and presents findings from over 6,000 scientific studies, focusing on those that meet high methodological standards.
The authors explain how meditation can reduce stress, improve emotional health, enhance focus, and even change brain pathways, leading to more equanimity and compassion.
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Andrew Huberman as an excellent book for those interested in neuroscience, meditation, default mode networks, etc.
Andrew Huberman as an excellent book for those interested in neuroscience, meditation, default mode networks, etc.
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ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
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Tom Bilyeu as a book reviewing meditation research, highlighting the impact of meditation on calmness and focus.
Tom Bilyeu as a book reviewing meditation research, highlighting the impact of meditation on calmness and focus.
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Mark Hyman and 
Daniel Goleman as a book exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.
Mark Hyman and Daniel Goleman as a book exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.
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The Daily Practice That Will Change Your Life And Improve Your Health
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Dan Harris as a book explaining that meditation is about changing traits, not just states.
Dan Harris as a book explaining that meditation is about changing traits, not just states.
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Vishen Lakhiani when discussing altered states of consciousness and the four ways to achieve them.
Vishen Lakhiani when discussing altered states of consciousness and the four ways to achieve them.
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Breathwork vs. Medicine: The Science Behind Niraj Naik’s Soma Breath | Ep65
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Peter Attia as a book that explains the difference between altering a state and altering a trait in the context of drugs.
Peter Attia as a book that explains the difference between altering a state and altering a trait in the context of drugs.
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Michael Gervais as one of Daniel Goleman 's books exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.
Michael Gervais as one of Daniel Goleman 's books exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.
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